Paddle through South Carolina’s only National Park.

Unlock the hidden history this old growth forest holds at Congaree National Park.

West Columbia, SC

Adventure awaits in the Palmetto State!

Palmetto Outdoor is a tubing and canoe outfitter located in the heart of West Columbia’s River District. It all started with a handful of tubes, life jackets, and a desire to get people outside. Michael Mayo, the Executive Director of Palmetto Outdoor, has since turned his simple love for the outdoors into the largest tubing outfitter in South Carolina, arguably the South East.

Today, there are multiple trip offerings- like our guided Congaree National Park Canoe tour that’s offered year round. Now people from all over the country, even all over the world, come to explore the Three Rivers Region and what it has to offer.

Our Services

 
 

Discover what Columbia has in store for you.

New to the area? Visiting Columbia for the first time? Just want to check out what you’ve been missing in your own backyard? You’ve come to the right place. Check out all the different ways you can explore Columbia with Palmetto Outdoor.

 
 
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Full Service Outfitter

Take the guesswork out of planning an outdoor excursion for your friends and family. Palmetto Outdoor is the only outfitter in Columbia, SC that offers an hourly shuttle service 7 days a week (Memorial Day-Labor Day). We take care of the logistics and leave the leisure up to you.

 
 

The Hidden Gem of Columbia

Although located just outside the city’s center, the Three Rivers Region transports you to a remote getaway with small whitewater rapids and Spanish Moss hanging from the tree canopy.

Follow our adventures.

 
@congareenps was chosen by @outsidemagazine as one of the most underrated parks to view fall foliage 🍂 The best way to view the park and beautiful fall leaves is from the water, on a guided tour with us! Click the link in our bio to check out the
📣 FINAL CALL 📣 This weekend will be our last tubing weekend of the year. We will be open for hourly shuttles Friday September 20 - Monday September 23. Reserve online or give us a call before you come. • • #palmettooutdoor #wecosc #real
The dog days of summer are upon us 🐶 Tubing trips are still open this week, but give us a call before you come! We’ll see you for our guided @congareenps canoe tours offered year round, but especially scenic in the fall. • • #palme
There’s a new landing in town 🤠 By now you may have heard about the new river take out/ put in located at H Kelley Jones Park in @cityofcayce . We are so excited to begin programming on the Congaree River, add value to the community, and att
Labor Day weekend plans secured ✅ We’ll be open all week for tubing trips through Labor Day. Reserve online through our website! • • #palmettooutdoor #wecosc #realcolumbiasc #gowiththeflow #saludariver #labordayweekend #lifejacketssa
Soak up the late summer sunshine this weekend with us! We’re open Saturday and Sunday for hourly tubing trips. Reserve your spot online through the link in bio. See you on the river! • • #palmettooutdoor #wecosc #realcolumbiasc #sal
👑THANK YOU👑 Thank you for voting Palmetto Outdoor as the best River Rental/ Guide Service in the @freetimessc “Best of Columbia” competition. It’s our goal to get kids outside and help them discover there’s more to life th
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Don’t forget to check out our FAQ page.

Where to meet, what to bring, and trip times. All this and more can be found on our FAQ page.