| Redmond Creek | a tidal stream on the W side of Eagles Island in the Cape Fear River, NE Brunswick County. |
| Redstone Point | on the mainland of N Dare County extending into Croatan Sound. The William B. Umstead Bridge, approx. 3 mi. long and opened on December 22, 1956, extends from the point to Weir Point on NW Roanoke Island; named for Governor William B. Umstead (1895-1954). |
| Redwood | community in E Durham County on Neuse River. Est. 1890. Named for red oaks growing in the vicinity. Flourished, 1895-1917. Following the removal of a lumber mill during World War I, the community declined. |
| Reece Mountain | E Lincoln County near Killian Creek. |
| Reed Branch | rises in SE Buncombe County and flows SW into Ashworth Creek. |
| Reed Branch | rises in W Jackson County and flows NE into Savannah Creek. |
| Reed Cove | S Buncombe County E of Fannie Ridge. |
| Reed Cove | E Haywood County on N side of Fork Mountain. Reed Creek flows W through the cove. |
| Reed Creek | rises in central Buncombe County NW of Asheville near Patton Mountain and flows W through Asheville into French Broad River. |
| Reed Creek | rises in S Buncombe County and flows SE into Gap Creek. |