Where to see a American Mink in Iowa
The American Mink is recorded in the counties of 75 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Pioneer State Park
- Fort Defiance State Park
- Anderson Prairie State Preserve
- Kaslow Prairie State Preserve
- Lake Darling State Park
- Toolesboro Mounds State Preserve
- Swan Lake State Park
- Cedar Rock State Park
- Pilot Grove State Preserve
- Lake Ahquabi State Park
- Woodland Mounds State Preserve
- Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
- Oak Grove State Park
- Loess Hills State Forest
- Brushy Creek State Park
- Dolliver Memorial State Park
- T F Clark State Park
- Frank Gotch State Park
- Union Grove State Park
- Woodmans Hollow State Park
- Lizard Creek State Recreation Area
- Gull Point State Park
- Orleans State Park
- Mini-Wakan State Park
- Pikes Point 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.