Gulf Creek is a long 2nd order tributary to the Cape Fear River in Chatham County, North Carolina.
Gulf Creek rises about 2 miles north of Corinth, North Carolina and then flows southwest to join the Cape Fear River about 0.5 miles south of Brickhaven, North Carolina.
Gulf Creek drains of area, receives about 47.6 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 454.50 and is about 57% forested.