The water level can vary a lot, and since the water comes from the bottom of Lake Murray, it can be cold year round. Life jackets are recommended anytime you are on the river.

Length: 9.5 miles.

Fees: No fee.

Access Points:
Mileage is approximate and for reference only.

Mile 0 - Saluda Shoals Park - From Exit 104 on I-26 (Piney Grove), drive west on Piney Grove Road and turn right onto St. Andrews Road. At the traffic signals turn left onto Bush River Road. Drive approximately 1.6 miles and turn left into the park.

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Mile 0 - Hope Ferry Landing - From SC 6 at the Lexington side of Lake Murray Dam, drive east on Corley Mill Road for approximately 2.0 miles and turn left at the sign.

Mile 3.5 - SC&G Put-in - From Saluda Shoals Park, turn right onto Bush River Road. Turn right onto St. Andrews Road, drive to the third traffic light, and turn right onto Bush River. Turn right again onto Garden Valley Road and continue to the landing.

Mile 5.7 - I-26 Overpass - If you are inexperienced, this is a good turn-around point.

Mile 7.2 - Portage - On the right along the power line corridor.

Mile 9.5 - Senate Street Landing - From Garden Valley Road, turn right onto Bush River Road and drive to I-26. When I-26 turns to the right, continue on I-126 to the Huger Street Exit. Drive south on Huger to Gervais Street and turn right. Turn left onto the last street before the bridge (Gist Street) and the landing is one block on the right.

Hours: Dawn to dusk.

Camping: No Camping

Information: SCDNR, Land, Water, and Conservation Division, 2221 Devine St., Suite 222, Columbia, SC 29205 Telephone: 803-734-9100