Where to see an American Beaver in Michigan

The American Beaver is recorded in the counties of 113 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Indian Lake State Park
2. Palms Book State Park
3. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
4. Mishwabic State Forest
5. Copper Country State Forest
6. Fred Russ State Forest
7. McLain State Park
8. Twin Lakes State Park
9. Lake Gogebic State Park
10. Algonac State Park
11. Lakeport State Park
12. Van Riper State Park
13. Craig Lake State Park
14. Hoeft State Park
15. Baraga State Park
16. Onaway State Park
17. Thompson's Harbor State Park
18. Rockport State Recreation Area
19. Kalkaska State Forest
20. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
21. Tittabawassee River State Forest
22. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
23. Brimley State Park
24. De Tour State Park
25. Lime Island State Recreation Area

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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