| Robinson's Ferry | See Monroe. |
| Robinwood Lake | SE Gaston County on Anthony Creek. Formed 1947. Covers 35 acres. Max. depth 25 ft. Swimming, fishing, boating. |
| Robson Branch | rises in central Avery County and flows S into Plumtree Creek. |
| Robson Station | community in central Orange County. |
| Roby Creek | rises in SE Yadkin County and flows E into Turner Creek. |
| Rochdale | town authorized to be laid out in Richmond County (now W Scotland County) in 1816 on the land of John Marine and others on or near Joes Creek. Apparently, the town was never laid out. |
| Rock | community in S Rowan County served by post office, 1883-1906. |
| Rock Branch | rises in E Alamance County and flows S into Haw Creek. |
| Rock Branch | rises in S Macon County and flows SW into Betty Creek. |
| Rock Branch | rises in N Madison County and flows SW into Shelton Laurel Creek. |