Where to see a American Beaver in Minnesota

The American Beaver is recorded in the counties of 142 Minnesota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Carley State Park
2. Sand Dunes State Forest
3. Lac qui Parle State Park
4. Lac qui Parle Wildlife Management Area
5. Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
6. Gooseberry Falls State Park
7. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
8. Tettegouche State Park
9. Finland State Forest
10. Minnesota State Forest
11. Bear Island State Forest
12. Insula Lake State Forest
13. Lake Isabella State Forest
14. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
15. Beaver Creek Valley State Park
16. Cascade River State Park
17. Scenic State Park
18. Big Fork State Forest
19. Blackduck State Forest
20. Pat Bayle State Forest
21. Grand Portage State Park
22. Kadunce River State Park
23. Grand Portage State Forest
24. Temperance River State Park
25. Judge C. R. Magney 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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