Where to see a American Black Bear in South Dakota

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 7 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Roy Lake State Park
2. Sica Hollow State Park
3. Fort Sisseton State Park
4. Angostura Reservoir State Recreation Area
5. Custer State Park
6. Custer State Park Airport
7. 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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