Where to see a Bobcat in Michigan
The Bobcat is recorded in the counties of 69 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Chippewa River State Forest
- Wilson State Park
- Orchard Beach State Park
- Benzie State Park
- Menominee River State Recreation Area
- Bewabic State Park
- Iron Range State Forest
- Michigamme State Forest
- Golden Lake State Recreation Area
- Houghton Lake State Forest
- South Higgins Lake State Park
- Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park
- Brimley State Park
- De Tour State Park
- Mishwabic State Forest
- Copper Country State Forest
- Lime Island State Recreation Area
- Kalkaska State Forest
- Mackinac Island State Park
- Leelanau State Park
- D. H. Day State Park
- Ludington State Park
- Straits State Park
- Fife Lake 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.