Riegelwood is located near the eastern tip of Columbus County, south of Mitchell Landing on the Cape Fear River, site of an International Paper plant. North Carolina Highway 87 passes through Riegelwood, leading southeast  to U.S.
Riegelwood is located in the southeastern part of Columbus County, adjacent to Mitchell Landing on the Cape Fear River, where an International Paper plant is situated. North Carolina Highway 87 passes through Riegelwood, leading southeast towards U.S.