South River (North Carolina) facts for kids

For the tidal estuary in Carteret County, North Carolina, see South River (Neuse River estuary).

For other places named South River, see South River (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids South River
The South River near Autryville, North Carolina
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of South River mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Black River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Bladen Cumberland Pender Sampson
Physical characteristics
Main source	confluence of Mingo Swamp and Black River about 1 mile northeast of Falcon, North Carolina 118 ft (36 m) 35°12′29″N 078°37′49″W / 35.20806°N 78.63028°W / 35.20806; -78.63028
River mouth	Black River about 0.25 miles downstream of Bakers Landing 13 ft (4.0 m) 34°35′00″N 078°16′10″W / 34.58333°N 78.26944°W / 34.58333; -78.26944
Length	78.47 mi (126.29 km)
Basin features
Progression	generally southeast
River system	Black River
Basin size	477.31 square miles (1,236.2 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Williamson Swamp Jones Swamp Big Swamp Castle Mill Creek Jumping Run Creek Tomahawk Creek Enoch Mill Creek Right: Browns Swamp Big Creek Sandy Creek Beaver Dam Creek Peters Creek Cypress Swamp Long Branch South Mill Pond Run Lake Creek
Bridges	Green Path Road, US 13, Hayes Mill Road, Maxwell Road, Faircloth Bridge Road, Autry Highway (NC 24), Clinton Road, S Gray Street, Butler Island Bridge Road, Elzabethtown Highway, Melvins Bridge Road, Greens Bridge Road, Helltown Road, US 701, Tomahawk Highway (NC 41), Wildcat Road

The South River is a tributary of the Black River, approximately 78.47 mi (126.29 km) long, in southeastern North Carolina in the United States.

It rises 2 miles Northeast of Falcon, North Carolina on the Cumberland and Sampson County line at the confluence of Mingo Swamp and the smaller Black River. The smaller Black River flows 30 miles from northeastern Harnett County, in Angier and approximately 25 mi (40 km) south of Raleigh. The smaller Black River flows SSE past Benson, then SSW passing west of Dunn. East of Fayetteville, the South River turns SSE and joins the larger Black River near Ivanhoe, North Carolina approximately 30 mi (48 km) northwest of Wilmington.

Fishing

The South River is home to a wide variety of fish species, including Largemouth Bass, chain pickerel, various species of sunfish, longnose gar, and catfish. To navigate through the river, a kayak or a small jon boat is recommended.