Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Montana

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 53 Montana state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Ackley Lake State Park
2. Lost Creek State Park
3. Logan State Park
4. Thompson Falls State Park
5. Thompson River State Forest
6. Pictograph Cave State Park
7. Lake Elmo State Park
8. Painted Rocks State Park
9. Sula State Forest
10. Fort Owen State Park
11. East Rosebud State Park
12. West Rosebud State Park
13. Placid Lake State Park
14. Milltown State Park
15. Salmon Lake State Park
16. Clearwater State Forest
17. Council Grove State Park
18. Beavertail Hill State Park
19. Frenchtown Pond State Park
20. Whitefish Lake State Park
21. Lone Pine State Park
22. Les Mason State Park
23. Wayfarers State Park
24. Coal Creek State Forest
25. Stillwater 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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