Where to see a American Mink in North Carolina

The American Mink is recorded in the counties of 27 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Medoc Mountain State Park
2. Lake James State Park
3. South Mountains State Park
4. Tuttle Educational State Forest
5. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
6. Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
7. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
8. Mount Mitchell State Park
9. Pettigrew State Park
10. Jockey's Ridge State Park
11. Cape Hatteras State Park
12. New River State Park
13. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
14. Elk Knob State Park
15. Grandfather Mountain State Park
16. DuPont State Recreational Forest
17. Holmes Educational State Forest
18. Chimney Rock State Park
19. Pisgah View State Park
20. William B. Umstead State Park
21. Haw River State Park
22. Mayo River State Park
23. Research Triangle State Park
24. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
25. Clemmons Educational 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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