This unofficial river access point at Echo Valley Plaza (Highway 11) provides put-in access to the Middle Saluda River for a 5. 9-mile paddling trip featuring Class II-III rapids. Parking is available at Echo Valley Plaza gas station 0.

25 miles east of the river, with a 0. 25-mile portage required to reach the put-in upstream of the Highway 11 bridge; paddlers should be aware of potential woody debris and steep embankments along this section.