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Photo: OVERVIEW OF EAST SIDE LOOKING NORTHWEST - South Carolina Route 391 Bridge, Spanning Saluda River on South Carolina Route 391, Saluda, Saluda County, SC by Barnes, Will, creator (Public domain) License

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
Use cautionHot โ€” visit earlycamping-nearby

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. โ€” USGS gauge 021668000, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
Gage height
2.48 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for South Carolina yet โ€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WILSON CREEK AT NINETY SIX, SC (4.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Saluda River

H: 93ยฐ L: 71ยฐ
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
92ยฐ
|
Feels like 95ยฐ
Precipitation
12%
Humidity
45%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
5.5
Water Conditions:
๐ŸŠPerfect for swimming๐ŸงดHigh UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Overcast
73ยฐ
3 AM
Mist
71ยฐ
6 AM
Cloudy
73ยฐ
9 AM
Overcast
75ยฐ
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
85ยฐ
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
91ยฐ
6 PM
Sunny
93ยฐ
9 PM
Partly Cloudy
84ยฐ

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Saluda River?
Saluda River is a river in South Carolina.
Can you swim at Saluda River?
Live flow only โ€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Saluda River rated?
Saluda River in South Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 256 reviews.
What amenities does Saluda River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Saluda River include camping-nearby.

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Very warm - visit early morning or evening
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Location & Contact

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Amenities

โ›บ Camping nearby