Where to see a Common Box Turtle in Virginia

The Common Box Turtle is recorded in the counties of 54 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Kiptopeke State Park
2. Machicomoco State Park
3. York River State Park
4. Chippokes State Park
5. Belle Isle State Park
6. Westmoreland State Park
7. Caledon State Park
8. Leesylvania State Park
9. Mason Neck State Park
10. Widewater State Park
11. Pocahontas State Park
12. Powhatan State Park
13. James River State Park
14. Bear Creek Lake State Park
15. Holliday Lake State Park
16. Twin Lakes State Park
17. Lake Anna State Park
18. High Bridge Trail State Park
19. Occoneechee State Park
20. Staunton River State Park
21. Mayo River State Park
22. Sky Meadows State Park
23. Fairy Stone State Park
24. Smith Mountain Lake State Park
25. Claytor Lake 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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