Where to see a American Black Bear in Missouri

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 30 Missouri state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Little Black State Forest
2. Fourche Creek State Forest
3. Alley Spring State Park
4. Echo Bluff State Park
5. Current River State Park
6. Beal State Forest
7. Clow State Forest
8. Cardareva State Forest
9. Hartshorn State Forest
10. Paint Rock State Forest
11. Round Spring State Park
12. Blair Creek State Forest
13. Bloom Creek State Forest
14. Carrs Creek State Forest
15. Cedar Grove State Forest
16. Powder Mill State Forest
17. Rocky Creek State Forest
18. Shannondale State Forest
19. Indian Creek State Forest
20. Mule Mountain State Forest
21. Table Rock State Park
22. Lakeside Forest Wilderness Area
23. Shepherd of the Hills State Park
24. Mastodon State Park
25. Washington 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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