Where to see a American Black Bear in Florida

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

1. Blackwater River State Park
2. Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park
3. St. George Island State Park
4. Bald Poine State Park
5. Bald Point State Park
6. Fort Gadsden State Park
7. Tate's Hell State Forest
8. Silver Springs State Park
9. Rainbow Springs State Park
10. Price's Scrub State Park
11. Highlands Hammock State Park
12. Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park
13. Collier-Seminole State Park
14. Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
15. Barefoot Beach State Preserve
16. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
17. St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
18. Saint Joseph Peninsula State Park
19. Torreya State Park
20. Okaloacoochee Slough State Forest
21. Falling Waters State Park
22. St. Andrews State Park
23. Camp Helen State Park
24. Sandy Creek State Forest
25. Plank Road State Forest

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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