Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Michigan

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 128 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
2. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
3. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
4. Craig Lake State Park
5. Van Riper State Park
6. Muskallonge Lake State Park
7. Wilderness State Park
8. Mackinac Island State Park
9. Petoskey State Park
10. Cheboygan State Park
11. Leelanau State Park
12. D. H. Day State Park
13. Fisherman's Island State Park
14. Interlochen State Park
15. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
16. Port Crescent State Park
17. Albert E. Sleeper State Park
18. Negwegon State Park
19. Waterloo State Recreation Area
20. Seven Lakes State Park
21. Allegan State Forest
22. Aloha State Park
23. Hayes State Park
24. Wells State Park
25. Young 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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