Where to see a Bobcat in Illinois
The Bobcat is recorded in the counties of 33 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Pyramid State Park
- Dixon Springs State Park
- Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
- Apple River Canyon State Park
- Siloam Springs State Park
- Sam Parr State Park
- Sid Simpson State Park
- Beaver Dam State Park
- Ferne Clyffe State Park
- Cache River State Natural Area
- Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park
- Jubilee College State Park
- Nauvoo State Park
- Montebello State Park
- Weinberg-King State Park
- Rock Island Trail State Park
- Railsplitter State Park
- Giant City State Park
- Lake Murphysboro State Park
- Big River State Forest
- Delabar State Park
- Wolf Creek State Park
- Eagle Creek State Park
- Hidden Springs State Forest
- Trail of Tears 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.