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:

  1. Chippewa River State Forest
  2. Wilson State Park
  3. Orchard Beach State Park
  4. Benzie State Park
  5. Menominee River State Recreation Area
  6. Bewabic State Park
  7. Iron Range State Forest
  8. Michigamme State Forest
  9. Golden Lake State Recreation Area
  10. Houghton Lake State Forest
  11. South Higgins Lake State Park
  12. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
  13. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
  14. Brimley State Park
  15. De Tour State Park
  16. Mishwabic State Forest
  17. Copper Country State Forest
  18. Kalkaska State Forest
  19. Mackinac Island State Park
  20. Leelanau State Park
  21. D. H. Day State Park
  22. Ludington State Park
  23. Straits State Park
  24. Fife Lake State Forest
  25. Hartwick Pines State Park

These are county-level records โ€” the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

Bobcat in other states โ†’ ยท All Michigan state parks โ†’