Where to see a American Black Bear in Vermont

The American Black Bear is recorded in the counties of 95 Vermont state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Jay State Forest
2. Hazen's Notch State Park
3. Crystal Lake State Park
4. Willoughby State Forest
5. Sentinel Rock State Park
6. Groton State Forest
7. Kettle Pond State Park
8. Big Deer State Park
9. Lyndon State Forest
10. Darling State Forest
11. Mathewson State Forest
12. Ricker Pond State Park
13. Seyon Lodge State Park
14. New Discovery State Park
15. Jamaica State Park
16. Townshend State Park
17. Molly Stark State Park
18. Fort Dummer State Park
19. Dorand State Forest
20. Grafton State Forest
21. Lowell Lake State Park
22. Ball Mountain State Park
23. Williams River State Forest
24. Dutton Pines State Forest Park
25. William C. Putnam 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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