Stoney Creek is a long 2nd order tributary to the Ararat River in Surry County, North Carolina.
According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:
Stoney Creek rises on the Toms Creek divide about 2 miles southeast of Sheltontown, North Carolina. Stoney Creek then flows southwest to join the Ararat River about 3 miles north of Ararat, North Carolina.
Stoney Creek drains of area, receives about 47.9 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 354.23, and is about 45% forested.