Where to see a American Black Bear in South Carolina

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 16 South Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
2. Devils Fork State Park
3. Oconee State Park
4. Lake Hartwell State Park
5. Table Rock State Park
6. Myrtle Beach State Park
7. Paris Mountain State Park
8. Caesars Head State Park
9. Jones Gap State Park
10. Pleasant Ridge State Park
11. Croft State Park
12. Huntington Beach State Park
13. Sesquicentennial State Park
14. Harbison State Forest
15. State Park
16. State Park Acres

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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