Frequently Asked Questions

Booking & Reservations

Yes — we recommend booking in advance for all activities. On weekends a limited number of walk-in spots may be available for Lazy River Tubing, subject to availability. These are not guaranteed. If you are planning your day around a specific trip, book ahead and lock in your time.
Weekday activities require a reservation. Special events always require advance booking.
All bookings are made online through FairHarbor. Click the Book Now button on our website.
For group bookings fill out the Group Inquiry Form on our Groups page and we will be in touch within 24 hours.
After booking you will receive a detailed confirmation email with everything you need to know — where to go, what to bring, what to expect on the day of your visit, and contact information if you have questions. Read it thoroughly before you arrive and reach out if anything is unclear.
Yes — all guests participating in any activity at Vintage View Adventures must have a signed participation waiver on file. Waivers are completed through our online registration system at the time of booking.
By making a reservation you are acknowledging that you and everyone in your group meet the minimum age, weight, and physical requirements for your chosen activity. Requirements vary by activity — see individual activity pages for details.

Yes — we strongly recommend it. Trip Protection allows you to cancel or reschedule your booking for any reason up to 90 minutes before your activity start time and receive a full refund less the cost of protection and any processing fees.
Outdoor activities on the Pacolet River depend on South Carolina weather — trip protection gives you complete flexibility and total peace of mind. Add it at checkout.
If you did not purchase Trip Protection the following cancellation policy applies to all bookings:
- 14+ Days from Check-In — No reschedule fee / 50% refund on total
- 3–12 Days from Check-In — $25 flat reschedule fee / 25% refund on total
- 48 Hours or Less — $50 flat reschedule fee / No refund or credit
Decreasing the number of guests in your party is subject to the same policies above. No-shows will not receive a refund.
If Vintage View Adventures must cancel due to severe weather or unsafe river conditions all guests with reservations receive a full refund or credit.
River Rambler Season Passes and gift cards are non-refundable — all sales final.
To cancel or reschedule: Call 864-301-1260 or email hello@vintageviewvacay.com
Yes — gift cards are available for purchase online and are valid for all activities. Gift card sales are final and non-refundable.

Activities & Schedules

Vintage View Adventures offers the following outdoor activities on the Pacolet River near Spartanburg, SC:
• River Tubing — Lazy River Tubing and Adventure Tubing
• Kayaking — Hourly Rentals, Half-Day 4-Mile Trip, Full-Day 8-Mile Trip
• Riverside Lounges — Private riverfront day-use rentals
• Special Events — Glow with the Flow Fridays, Full Moon Firelight Float, Pride on the Pacolet
• River Rambler Season Pass — Unlimited kayaking and tubing all season
See individual activity pages for full details on each.
Vintage View Adventures is open March through October. Activity schedules are as follows:
Lazy River Tubing: Weekdays — 2:30PM only | Weekends — on the hour, 10AM–4PM
Adventure Tubing: Weekends only — 3PM (one run per day, max 10 people)
Hourly Kayak Rental: 7 days a week | Weekdays — 3PM, 4PM, 5PM | Weekends — 10AM–5PM
Half-Day Kayak Trip: Weekdays — 9AM only | Weekends — 10:30AM only
Full-Day Kayak Trip: Weekends only — 9AM
Riverside Lounges: 7 days a week — Half Day AM (9AM–2PM), Half Day PM (2PM–7PM), Full Day (9AM–7PM)
Glow with the Flow: Every Friday, all summer — 6PM–9PM
Full Moon Firelight Float: Monthly on the full moon — 7:30PM–10PM
During the summer walk-ins are welcome for Lazy River Tubing and Hourly Kayak Rentals on both weekdays and weekends, subject to availability. Spots are not guaranteed — booking in advance is always recommended to secure your time.
Yes! Our Riverside Lounges are a completely standalone experience — no river activity required. Book a lounge and you will have your own private outdoor space on the bank of the Pacolet River with a fire pit, hammock, shade, and river access for the day.
Visit our Riverside Lounges page for details and booking.
Requirements vary by activity. Here is a full breakdown:
Lazy River Tubing — Ages 4+ / minimum 35 lbs / maximum 400 lbs
Adventure Tubing — Ages 10+ / minimum 50 lbs / maximum 400 lbs
Hourly Kayak Rental — All ages welcome / minimum 35 lbs / maximum 400 lbs
Half-Day Kayak Trip (4 miles) — Ages 6+ / maximum 400 lbs
Full-Day Kayak Trip (8 miles) — Ages 12+ / maximum 400 lbs
Riverside Lounges — No age limit / up to 15 guests per lounge
Glow with the Flow — Ages 4+ / minimum 30 lbs
Full Moon Firelight Float — Ages 6+
Children under 12 must be supervised by an adult at all times. All guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to all activities unless otherwise noted.

Parking depends on your activity.
For Lazy River Tubing, Hourly Kayaking, Riverside Lounges, and all Events — park at our main property at 250 Phifer Line, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Staff will direct you to your designated spot on arrival.
For Half-Day and Full-Day Kayak Trips — park at Sunny Acres Fishing Docks, 1545 Sunny Acres Rd, Pacolet, SC 29372. Your car stays here for the duration of your trip. Do not go to 250 Phifer Line for these activities.
Your booking confirmation will always confirm the correct address for your specific activity.
It depends on what you have booked — here's the breakdown:
Lazy River Tubing, Hourly Kayaking, Riverside Lounges & Events:
Head to our main property at 250 Phifer Line, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Check in at the River Readiness Center at the top of the hill and our team will get you sorted from there.
Adventure Tubing:
Also check in at 250 Phifer Line, Spartanburg, SC 29307. From there you will take a short van ride to the put-in at Clifton Converse Pump Station, 585 River St, Converse, SC 29329.
Half-Day & Full-Day Kayak Trips:
Park and check in at Sunny Acres Fishing Docks — 1545 Sunny Acres Rd, Pacolet, SC 29372. Our van will drive you and your equipment to the put-in from there. You will end your paddle back at Sunny Acres where your car is waiting.
Yes — transportation is included with all tubing and kayak trips. How it works depends on your activity:
Lazy River Tubing — You start and end right at 250 Phifer Line. When you reach the end of the float you'll pull up to the Buoy Bar and wait for the Party Barge to pick you up. The Party Barge is a great time — music and a tug back up the river to where you started.
Adventure Tubing — Check in at 250 Phifer Line. A van takes you to the put-in at 585 River St, Converse, SC 29329. You tube back toward the main property.
Half-Day and Full-Day Kayak Trips — Park at Sunny Acres Fishing Docks, 1545 Sunny Acres Rd, Pacolet, SC 29372. Our van drives you and your equipment to the put-in. You paddle back to Sunny Acres where your car is waiting.
Either way you never have to worry about shuttling a second vehicle or arranging your own pick-up. We handle it all.
No — Vintage View Adventures is a day-use outdoor destination only. There are no overnight stays, no camping, and no lodging of any kind. All activities and Riverside Lounge rentals are day-use only. Our season runs March through October.
The River Rambler Season Pass gives you unlimited kayaking and tubing on the Pacolet River near Spartanburg from March through October 2026 — one flat price, no per-trip fees.
Single $200 | Duo $300 | Family $400 (up to 4 members)

What to Bring

Wear anything you are comfortable getting wet — bathing suit or shorts, and water-friendly footwear with a back strap. Water shoes, sport sandals, or old sneakers all work great. Flip flops will fall off in the river — leave them at home. For longer trips bring extra sunscreen and plenty of water.
Sunscreen, a water bottle, a dry bag for your phone and valuables, a towel, and a change of clothes. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks. Cooler tubes are available for Lazy River Tubing for $20. For the 4-mile and 8-mile kayak trips pack a lunch — you will be on the water for several hours.
Do not bring anything you cannot afford to lose or get wet. If it goes in the Pacolet River it is most likely gone forever — phones, wallets, jewelry, and electronics.

Yes — guests are welcome to bring their own food and beverages to all activities. Alcohol is permitted for guests 21 and older. Please drink responsibly. A local food truck is sometimes on-site during the season — follow us on social media for the current schedule.
We highly encourage all guests to unplug and enjoy the river during their visit. There no wifi, but there is decent cell coverage throughout the property.

Safety & the River

Yes. The Pacolet River on our stretch near Spartanburg is actively monitored and classified as an active fishery by the SC Department of Environmental Services — bass, sunfish, and catfish thrive in it year round. Our Lazy River Tubing and hourly kayaking routes are flat water with no rapids. The 4-mile kayak trip includes mild Class I rapids through a nature preserve. Adventure Tubing and the 8-mile kayak trip include Class I and II rapids.
No swimming ability is required for any of our activities. Life jackets are provided and required for all water activities — no exceptions. There is no lifeguard on duty. Swimming in the Pacolet River is at your own risk. Guests under 16 must wear a life jacket any time they are near the water.
Every Vintage View Adventures staff member is trained in Basic Water Safety through the American Red Cross and Paddle Sports Safety through the American Canoe Association — plus in-depth on-site river training right here on the Pacolet River near Spartanburg.
Most of our team also holds current certifications in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR.
We take the fun seriously. We take the safety even more seriously.

That is completely normal and nothing to be concerned about. South Carolina rivers naturally take on a tea-colored or amber hue from tannins — the same organic compounds found in tea and coffee — that leach into the water from leaves and soil upstream.
The color has nothing to do with pollution or water quality. The Pacolet River on our stretch is a state-classified fishery that actively supports bass, sunfish, catfish, and other species. We have been running trips on this river for four summers and we would not put guests on the water if we had any concerns about its safety.
We operate rain or shine on the Pacolet River — you are getting wet anyway.
If lightning or thunder occurs during any activity, pull to the riverbank immediately and wait until there has been 20 minutes of no lightning or thunder before continuing. Storms in Upstate SC typically pass quickly.
If we must close due to severe weather or unsafe water levels all guests with reservations will be contacted directly by text first, then phone, then email. We also post updates on all social media immediately. If conditions are unsafe we will never put guests on the water.
Trip protection is available at checkout for full flexibility — we strongly recommend it for outdoor river activities.
Our property is beautifully set on a hillside overlooking the Pacolet River. Please be careful while walking — watch for loose gravel, tree roots, and other natural terrain. Stay on designated walking paths and roads at all times.
Our property has trees and shrubs throughout. Even well-maintained trees can drop leaves and branches especially during windy or extreme weather conditions. Vintage View Adventures is not responsible for natural hazards or any property damage or injury that may result from natural conditions.

PropertyRules & Policies

Parking depends on your activity.
For Lazy River Tubing, Hourly Kayaking, Riverside Lounges, and all Events — park at our main property at 250 Phifer Line, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Staff will direct you to your designated spot on arrival.
For Half-Day and Full-Day Kayak Trips — park at Sunny Acres Fishing Docks, 1545 Sunny Acres Rd, Pacolet, SC 29372. Your car stays here for the duration of your trip. Do not go to 250 Phifer Line for these activities.
Your booking confirmation will always confirm the correct address for your specific activity.
We have clean, flushable porta-potties with handwashing sinks located throughout the property, available to all guests. Riverside Lounge guests have access to facilities near their lounge site.
Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated smoking areas only. Smoking or vaping is never permitted inside any building, shelter, or covered area on the property.
Please dispose of all smoking and vaping items responsibly in the designated receptacles provided.
Controlled campfires are permitted in designated fire pits only — this includes Riverside Lounge fire pits. Fire pits must be supervised at all times while burning and fully extinguished before you leave.
Do not cut live trees for firewood and do not burn trash. Fire pits may not be relocated. Personal grills are not allowed on the property.
No — all fireworks, sparklers, and firecrackers are strictly prohibited on the property. No exceptions.
No — drones are not permitted on property at any time.
Fishing is allowed in designated areas on the property only. Please follow all South Carolina fishing regulations.
No weapons of any kind are permitted on the property or in vehicles on the property. This includes firearms (loaded or unloaded), knives, air guns, and any object capable of causing bodily harm. Violations will result in immediate removal from the property.
Bikes and e-bikes are welcome on the property. Anyone under 16 is required to wear a helmet.
Motorized vehicles including ATVs, UTVs, motorized dirt bikes, and hoverboards are not permitted. Golf carts for guests with mobility needs are allowed with prior staff approval.
Vintage View Adventures uses on-site candid photography for marketing and promotional purposes. Entry onto the property constitutes permission to be photographed while on the premises and for any resulting photos to be used by Vintage View Adventures for lawful purposes without compensation or notification to the guest.

We do not have a structured playground. However children are welcome to participate in the many on-site activities and events with adult supervision.
All guests and visitors are responsible for securing their own personal property including vehicles and their contents. Vintage View Adventures, its owners, agents, and employees are not responsible or liable for theft, loss, or damage of any kind — including acts of God, fires, floods, windstorms, accidents, or vandalism.
Please lock your vehicle and secure all valuables before heading to the river. Our staff will hold your keys at check-in while you are on the water if you would like.
Yes — all posted rules and signs must be followed by all guests and visitors while on property at all times.
Yes — Vintage View Adventures reserves the right to ask any guest or group to leave if venue rules are not being respected or followed. No refund will be issued in this case.
We practice Leave No Trace principles throughout our property. Please deposit all garbage in the trash and recycling bins located throughout the property. Do not burn trash or leave trash unattended. Help us keep the Pacolet River and our property clean for everyone.
We have a selection of on-site amenities including cornhole, disc golf, and more. We also occasionally host pop-up events throughout the season. Follow us on social media for the current schedule and any special events.
We want our property and activities to be accessible for all abilities as much as possible. Please reach out to us before your visit if you have specific needs or questions so we can best accommodate you.
Email: hello@vintageviewvacay.com | Phone: 864-301-1260
Vintage View Adventures is committed to providing all employees and guests with a space free from discrimination and harassment of any kind — based on race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind on our property or during any activities. Anyone found to be engaging in discriminatory, harassing, or threatening behavior will be asked to leave immediately without a refund.
Everyone is welcome here. Always.
Guests are liable for the full cost of any damage caused by anyone in their group to the property or facilities. Guests will also be charged for any items missing from their activity or Riverside Lounge after checkout.

Cancellation Policy

Please see the applicable policy below and then call (864) 301-1260 or email hello@vintageviewvacay.com to initiate the cancellation. If you did not purchase Trip Protection when you made your reservation, the following policy will apply to any rescheduling or cancellations.

This policy is for all of our programs and reservations unless otherwise noted. If you cancel or decrease the number of participants in your party, the following cancellation policies also apply.

These firm policies ensure all our guests are treated equally and fairly.

TIMEFRAME

14+ Days from Check-in

Reschedule: No Fee

Cancel: 50% refund on the total reservation

3–12 Days from Check-in

Reschedule: $25 Flat Fee on reservation

RESCHEDULE

CANCEL

Cancel: 25% refund on the total reservation

14+ Days from Check-in

48 hours or less from Check-in

No Fee

50% refund on the total reservation

48 hours or less from Check-in

Reschedule: $50 Flat Fee on reservation

Cancel: No refund or credit available

3–12 Days from Check-in

$25 Flat Fee on reservation

25% refund on the total reservation

$50 Flat Fee on reservation

No refund or credit available

Trip Protection

Worried about the weather on the day of your adventure? That's exactly why we offer Trip Protection. Mother Nature doesn't always check your calendar before she decides to act up - and neither does life.

Cancel or reschedule for any reason up to 90 minutes before your activity start time.

Trip Protection is 15% of your total booking. The trip protection fee and any processing fees are non-refundable. Must be added at time of booking.