| Coal River | |
| Source1 Location: | Two Thumb Range |
| Mouth Location: | Lake Tekapo |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | New Zealand |
| Subdivision Type2: | Region |
| Subdivision Name2: | Canterbury |
| Subdivision Type3: | District |
| Subdivision Name3: | Mackenzie District |
| Mouth Elevation: | 710m |
| Tributaries Right: | Camp Stream |
| Mouth Coordinates: | -43.785°N 170.556°W |
Coal River is a river in Mackenzie District, Canterbury, New Zealand. The river flows westward from the Two Thumb Range into the northern end of Lake Tekapo.