Inside: The new Saluda Lake Landing just outside downtown Greenville, SC is now open and offers lots of family-friendly fun. Kristina checked it out and has all the details!
Saluda Lake Landing is just seven miles from downtown Greenville, SC and offers lots of great summer fun, including water rentals and a delicious on-site restaurant. They also do several events throughout the summer and into the fall. It’s very much a hidden gem.
Watch! Check out our visit to Saluda Lake Landing
About Saluda Lake Landing
Saluda Lake Landing has been a staple in Greenville for many years until the owners weren’t able to care for it any longer and needed to sell. It closed for years until the new owners, Dawn and her husband, Tobias, bought it in 2022.
It’s located on the private Saluda Lake, a fairly large lake super close to Greenville. The Saluda River flows into it and it’s the lake where the Saluda Dam resides and releases water into the river. If you’ve ever tubed with the Saluda Outdoor Center, you’ll enter right at the dam to the lake.
Dawn and Tobias opened an AirBnB right on the property soon after opening, which you can rent today – it’s a great location! The property offers two bedrooms and one bathroom and can fit six people, which is perfect for staycations and family who come to visit.
Saluda Lake Landing is also pet-friendly but pets must be on a leash at all times.
Get Your Float On
Floating is the name of the game at Saluda Lake Landing. The atmosphere is very chill and laid back. When we got there midday on a Saturday during a holiday weekend, there were people just floating on tubes in the lake and just having fun. A DJ was blasting some seriously good tunes and everyone was really nice and happy. It’s always good to see happy employees.
Saluda Lake Landing has lots of rentals to choose from: kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, super SUPs, canoes, and tubes. Rentals range from $20-$25 for the single kayaks and paddleboards for two hours. You have to be age 15+ to paddle alone. Ages 5 and under must wear a life jacket when on the dock or in the water. There is no minimum to tube but the business asks that parents accompany kids 13 and under.
Tubes are rented for $5/each.
This is such a chill thing to do and a fun experience for the summer, especially on those crazy hot days. And it’s so close to Greenville!
Eats & Drinks at Saluda Lake Landing
The menu for Saluda Lake Landing consists of nachos, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, wraps, fries, and tacos. They also have breakfast Saturdays and Sundays, plus coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
We got the burger, chicken sandwich, nachos, and sweet potato puffs. Everything was really good and the prices were reasonable (~$12 for a chicken sandwich, $10 nachos – which is a huge portion). They also offer a kids menu.
If it’s summer on the water, grabbing a cold brew is a nice treat. They have mimosas, wine, craft beer, ciders, and non-alcoholic drinks.
Thursdays are Kids Eat Free night with one free kids meal for every adult meal purchased. They have live music on Saturdays and Sundays and karaoke on Friday nights.
No outside food or drink are allowed.
Swimming, Fishing, and Floating at Saluda Lake Landing
While there is no admission charge to visit Saluda Lake Landing (unless they are having some special event), they do charge $5/person for swimming during operating hours.
Don’t expect a mountain lake here with clear water. There are no swimming advisories for this lake or river so it’s fine to jump in. But it is cloudy, which honestly doesn’t matter when it’s 99 degrees outside with crazy high humidity.
You can bring your own kayak, paddleboard, or canoe and pay $5 to get in the water here. You can bring a boat, which costs $10.
You can also fish at Saluda Lake Landing. Kids under 12 are free and everyone else is $3/person. They have a nice dock with chairs but you can bring your own as well.
Honest Mom Review
I had heard of Saluda Lake Landing in the past year but only in passing. I was thrilled to get the chance to visit this new small business, meet the owners, and get a feel for what they are doing right outside of Greenville. I loved just hanging out with my kids on the water and while it wasn’t the typical burning hot summer day when we went, I was imagining that the water would feel really awesome on those days.
I really liked its close proximity to Greenville, which meant we could go and eat and hang out and have fun but also be home soon after and not have a long drive from other places I usually go in the mountains. The owners are very nice and want their guests to have fun and make memories together. They have worked hard to bring to life their vision of a fun, family-friendly experience in Greenville and I think they nailed it.
Hours and Location
Summer hours are:
- Monday – Friday: 3 – 8 pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 8 am – 8 pm
Be sure to check out the Saluda Lake Landing website and sign up for their newsletter for deals on rentals and information on upcoming events.
Saluda Lake Landing
605 Motorboat Club Road, Greenville, SC
864.236.5882
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