Camels Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Camels Creek
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Other name(s)	Tributary to Cape Fear River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Harnett County
Physical characteristics
Main source	Upper Little River divide about 0.25 miles north of Ryes, North Carolina 435 ft (133 m) 35°26′22″N 078°59′45″W / 35.43944°N 78.99583°W / 35.43944; -78.99583
River mouth	Cape Fear River about 6 miles northeast of Boone Trail, North Carolina 123 ft (37 m) 35°28′36″N 078°55′28″W / 35.47667°N 78.92444°W / 35.47667; -78.92444
Length	7.00 mi (11.27 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally northeast
River system	Cape Fear River
Basin size	10.68 square miles (27.7 km2)
Tributaries	Left: unnamed tributaries Right: unnamed tributaries
Bridges	Patterson Road, Cool Springs Road

Camels Creek is a 7.00 mi (11.27 km) long 2nd order tributary to the Cape Fear River in Harnett County, North Carolina. The lower reaches of this stream flow through Raven Rock State Park.

Course

Camels Creek rises about 0.25 miles north of Ryes, North Carolina and then flows northeasterly to join the Cape Fear River about 6 miles northeast of Boone Trail, North Carolina.

Watershed

Canels Creek drains 10.68 square miles (27.7 km²) of area, receives about 46.7 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 403.85 and is about 57% forested.