Where to see a Common Garter Snake in New Jersey

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 61 New Jersey state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Abram S. Hewitt State Forest
2. Bulls Island Recreation Area
3. Farny State Park
4. Hacklebarney State Park
5. Hopatcong State Park
6. Long Pond Ironworks State Park
7. Norvin Green State Forest
8. Princeton Battlefield State Park
9. Ringwood State Park
10. Round Valley Recreation Area
11. Spruce Run Recreation Area
12. Stephens State Park
13. Voorhees State Park
14. Washington Crossing State Park
15. Washington Rock State Park
16. Baldwin State Park
17. Capital State Park
18. Six Mile Run State Park
19. Rough Mountain State Forest
20. Delaware and Raritan State Park
21. Ramapo Mountain State Forest
22. Palisades State Park
23. Allamuchy Mountain State Park
24. High Point State Park
25. Jenny Jump 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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