Camels Creek (Cape Fear River tributary) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Camels Creek |
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Location of Camels Creek Creek mouth
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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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
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| Bridges | Patterson Road, Cool Springs Road |
Camels Creek is a small stream, about 7.00 mi (11.27 km) long, located in Harnett County, North Carolina. It's a "tributary," which means it's a smaller stream that flows into a much larger river, in this case, the Cape Fear River. A cool fact is that the lower part of Camels Creek flows right through Raven Rock State Park, a beautiful place to visit!
Where Camels Creek Flows
Camels Creek begins its journey not far from a place called Ryes, North Carolina. It starts about 0.25 miles north of Ryes. From there, the creek flows mostly towards the northeast. After its journey, Camels Creek joins the Cape Fear River. This meeting point is about 6 miles northeast of Boone Trail, North Carolina.
The Land Around Camels Creek
The area of land that drains into Camels Creek is called its "watershed." This watershed covers about 10.68 square miles (27.7 km2) of land. Imagine all the rain and water that falls on this area; it all eventually flows into Camels Creek! Each year, this region gets a good amount of rain, about 46.7 inches. A big part of the watershed, about 57%, is covered by forests. These forests are important for keeping the water clean and providing homes for wildlife.
