Where to see a American Beaver in South Dakota

The American Beaver is recorded in the counties of 12 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Sandy Shore State Park
2. Pickerel Lake State Park
3. Palisades State Park
4. Oakwood Lakes State Park
5. Newton Hills State Park
6. Good Earth State Park
7. Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
8. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area
9. Hartford Beach State Park
10. Custer State Park
11. Custer State Park Airport
12. Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve

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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