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Rocky River
Pee Dee River watershed showing Rocky River
Map of the Pee Dee River watershed showing the Rocky River
Map of Rocky River mouth location
Map of Rocky River mouth location
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

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.

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