Where to see a American Beaver in Illinois

The American Beaver is recorded in the counties of 62 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Fort Defiance State Park
2. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
3. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
4. Silver Springs State Park
5. Mississippi Palisades State Park
6. Beall Woods State Park
7. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
8. Lincoln Trail State Park
9. Rock Cut State Park
10. Weldon Springs State Park
11. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
12. Starved Rock State Park
13. Matthiessen State Park
14. Buffalo Rock State Park
15. Illini State Park
16. Fox River State Park
17. Kickapoo State Park
18. Ferne Clyffe State Park
19. Cache River State Natural Area
20. Fort Massac State Park
21. Spitler Woods State Park
22. Illinois Beach State Park
23. Chain O' Lakes State Park
24. Volo Bog State Natural Area
25. Pere Marquette State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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