Where to see a American Black Bear in Iowa

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 3 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Catfish Creek State Preserve
2. White Pine Hollow State Forest
3. Little Maquoketa River Mounds State 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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