| Raft Swamp Township | central Robeson County. |
| Rag Creek | rises in N McDowell County and flows approx. 2 mi. SE into Cox Creek. |
| Ragged Point | central Onslow County, extends into N Morgan Bay. |
| Raglins Ferry | See Mush Island. |
| Ragsdale Creek | rises in central Buncombe County and flows SE into Hominy Creek. |
| Raider Camp Creek | rises in SE Avery County and flows SE into Caldwell County, where it enters Harper Creek. |
| Raider Camp Ridge | SE Avery County. |
| Rail Cove | NE Cherokee County at the head of Rail Cove Branch. |
| Rail Cove Branch | rises in NE Cherokee County and flows SW and NE into Ingram Branch. |
| Railroad Pond | E Anson County SE of Lilesville. Covers approx. 4 acres; max. depth 12 ft. Formed early in the twentieth century when gravel was removed from the site. |