Where to see a American Red Squirrel in Michigan

The American Red Squirrel is recorded in the counties of 122 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
2. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
3. Lake Gogebic State Park
4. Muskallonge Lake State Park
5. Brimley State Park
6. De Tour State Park
7. Mishwabic State Forest
8. Lake Superior State Forest
9. Copper Country State Forest
10. Tahquamenon River State Forest
11. Lime Island State Recreation Area
12. McLain State Park
13. Hartwick Pines State Park
14. Twin Lakes State Park
15. Higgins Lake State Forest
16. North Higgins Lake State Park
17. Indian Lake State Park
18. Palms Book State Park
19. Brighton State Recreation Area
20. Island Lake State Recreation Area
21. Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
22. Otsego Lake State Park
23. Pigeon River State Forest
24. Mackinac Island State Park
25. Straits 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.

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