| Redbud Creek | rises in W Vance County and flows SW into Ruin Creek. Named for the abundance of redbud trees (Cercis canadensis) in the area. |
| Redbug | community in central Columbus County. |
| Redcross | community in N Randolph County. |
| Reddick Branch | See Reddix Branch. |
| Reddick's Creek | rises in S Guilford County. Gold mine operated by John Lowder was on its banks ca. 1820. |
| Reddies River | is formed in W Wilkes County by the junction of North Fork Reddies River and Middle Fork Reddies River. It flows SE into Yadkin River. |
| Reddies River | community in W Wilkes County on Reddies River. The area was settled prior to the Revolutionary War. |
| Reddies River Township | central Wilkes County. |
| Redding | See Elizabeth City. |
| Redding Mountain | E Wilkes County N of Flat Rock Creek. |