Where to see a Brown Rat in Pennsylvania

The Brown Rat is recorded in the counties of 44 Pennsylvania state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Reeds Gap State Park
  2. Maurice K. Goddard State Park
  3. Gifford Pinchot State Park
  4. Codorus State Park
  5. Samuel S. Lewis State Park
  6. Prince Gallitzin State Park
  7. Point State Park
  8. Allegheny Islands State Park
  9. Oil Creek State Park
  10. Drake Well State Park
  11. Marsh Creek State Park
  12. Ridley Creek State Park
  13. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
  14. Susquehannock State Park
  15. Haldeman State Forest
  16. Big Elk Creek State Park
  17. William Penn State Forest
  18. Moraine State Park
  19. McConnells Mill State Park
  20. Ricketts Glen State Park
  21. Nescopeck State Park
  22. Nockamixon State Park
  23. French Creek State Park
  24. Tyler State Park
  25. Delaware Canal 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.

Brown Rat in other states โ†’ ยท All Pennsylvania state parks โ†’