Where to see a Common Five-lined Skink in Michigan

The Common Five-lined Skink is recorded in the counties of 64 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Wilson State Park
2. Port Crescent State Park
3. Albert E. Sleeper State Park
4. Pere Marquette State Forest
5. Van Riper State Park
6. Houghton Lake State Forest
7. South Higgins Lake State Park
8. Wells State Park
9. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
10. Algonac State Park
11. Allegan State Forest
12. Lakeport State Park
13. Hartwick Pines State Park
14. Higgins Lake State Forest
15. North Higgins Lake State Park
16. Otsego Lake State Park
17. Pigeon River State Forest
18. Tawas Point State Park
19. Alpena State Forest
20. Menominee River State Recreation Area
21. Tittabawassee River State Forest
22. Cheboygan State Park
23. Aloha State Park
24. Burt Lake State Park
25. Mackinaw 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.

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