Rocky River (North Carolina) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rocky River
Map of the Pee Dee River watershed showing the Rocky River
Location of Rocky River mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Pee Dee River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Anson Cabarrus Iredell Mecklenburg Richmond Stanly Union
Physical characteristics
Main source	divide between Rocky River and Catawba River Mooresville, North Carolina 885 ft (270 m) 35°35′01″N 080°47′15″W / 35.58361°N 80.78750°W / 35.58361; -80.78750
River mouth	Pee Dee River about 3 miles northeast of Ansonville, North Carolina 190 ft (58 m) 35°08′36″N 080°04′35″W / 35.14333°N 80.07639°W / 35.14333; -80.07639
Length	94.16 mi (151.54 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally southeast
River system	Pee Dee River
Basin size	1,471.3 square miles (3,811 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Coddle Creek Irish Buffalo Creek Hamby Branch Dutch Buffalo Creek Little Meadow Creek Meadow Creek Camp Branch Pumpkin Creek Rock Hole Creek Island Creek Coldwater Branch Gilberts Creek Big Bear Creek Murray Branch Stillhouse Branch Spears Branch Coopers Creek Jacks Branch Hardy Creek Big Cedar Creek Little Cedar Creek Right: Dye Creek West Branch Clarke Creek Mallard Creek Back Creek Reedy Creek Bost Creek Anderson Creek Muddy Creek Clear Creek Goose Creek Crooked Creek Grassy Creek Reason Branch Crisco Branch Cedar Branch Richardson Creek Cribs Creek Lanes Creek Little Creek Bowsaw Branch Camp Branch

The Rocky River is a river in North Carolina, about 95 miles (153 km) long. It flows through the Piedmont region. The river starts in Iredell County near Mooresville. It then flows south into Cabarrus County.

The Rocky River is the main waterway in Cabarrus County. It continues flowing southeast. The river forms the border between Stanly, Union, and Anson counties. It eventually joins the Pee Dee River near Norwood, North Carolina. This meeting point is at the base of the Uwharrie Mountains.

Exploring the Rocky River

The Rocky River is a great place for outdoor fun. People are working to make it even better for visitors. They want to encourage activities like canoeing and kayaking.

The Rocky River Blueway

The river is part of something called the "Rocky River Blueway." This Blueway is a special water trail. It is part of the larger Carolina Thread Trail project. This project aims to connect communities with greenways and blueways.

River Access and Parks

Groups that are not part of the government have helped create parks along the river. These parks make it easier for people to get to the river. They help everyone enjoy the natural beauty of the area.