Where to see a Bobcat in Iowa

The Bobcat is recorded in the counties of 30 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Loess Hills State Forest
2. Geode State Park
3. Shimek State Forest
4. Stephens State Forest
5. Red Haw State Park
6. Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit
7. Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit
8. Stephens State Forest - Thousand Acre Unit
9. Lewis and Clark State Park
10. Preparation Canyon State Park
11. Echo Valley State Park
12. Brush Creek Canyon State Park
13. Volga River State Recreation Area
14. Lake Ahquabi State Park
15. Woodland Mounds State Preserve
16. Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
17. Waubonsie State Park
18. Lake Manawa State Park
19. Pammel State Park
20. Wilson Island State Park
21. Badger Creek State Recreation Area
22. Galland School State Park Preserve
23. Lake Keomah State Park
24. Wildcat Den State Park
25. Big Creek 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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