Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Illinois

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 86 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Rock Cut State Park
2. Hazlet State Park
3. Red Hills State Park
4. South Shore State Park
5. Spring Lake State Park
6. Shabbona Lake State Park
7. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
8. Horseshoe Lake State Park
9. Sangchris Lake State Park
10. Kankakee River State Park
11. State Park Place
12. Channahon State Park
13. Frank Holten State Recreation Area
14. Illinois Beach State Park
15. Chain O' Lakes State Park
16. Volo Bog State Natural Area
17. Sam Parr State Park
18. Argyle Lake State Park
19. Ramsey Lake State Park
20. Jubilee College State Park
21. Rock Island Trail State Park
22. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
23. Mississippi Palisades State Park
24. Sand Ridge State Forest
25. Lake Le-Aqua-Na 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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