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 positioned close to the eastern edge of Columbus County, south of Mitchell Landing on the Cape Fear River, near an International Paper plant site. North Carolina Highway 87 runs through Riegelwood, directing it southeast toward U.S.