Where to see a American Red Squirrel in North Carolina

The American Red Squirrel is recorded in the counties of 9 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Mount Mitchell State Park
2. New River State Park
3. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
4. Elk Knob State Park
5. Grandfather Mountain State Park
6. DuPont State Recreational Forest
7. Holmes Educational State Forest
8. Chimney Rock State Park
9. Pisgah View 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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