| Readybranch | community in SW Wilkes County near the head of Naked Creek. A post office operated there, 1876-1935. |
| Reas Beach | See Albemarle Beach. |
| Reasonover Creek | rises in SE Transylvania County and flows NE then N into Little River. |
| Reasonover Lake | in SE Transylvania County in Reasonover Creek. Covers 16 acres and has a max. depth of 22 ft. |
| Reatkin River | See Yadkin River. |
| Reaves | community in N Cumberland County. |
| Reba | community in S central Transylvania County. |
| Reba | See Fountain. |
| Rebels Creek | rises in central Mitchell County and flows SW into North Toe River. |
| Rector Branch | rises in W Madison County and flows NE into Big Pine Creek. |