The New River Basin in North Carolina is considered by some to be one of the oldest rivers in North America.  It rises from the North Carolina Mountains near Tennessee State Line and continues into Virginia and West Virginia.  It has been referred to as the Backwards River as it flows from south to north. It continues into Ohio and finally into the Mississippi River and the Gulf Of Mexico.   In North Carolina the two main rivers in this basin are the North and South Fork of the New River.  Almost 30 miles of the South Fork before you cross into Virginia have been designated as a scenic river by North Carolina.  The New State Park is in this area and has several area campgrounds and access points which makes planning a trip on the river very easy.  Check out the New River State Park for information about this section of the South Fork.