Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Ohio

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 107 Ohio state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Maumee Bay State Park
2. Crane Creek State Park
3. East Harbor State Park
4. Catawba Island State Park
5. Kelleys Island State Park
6. Middle Bass Island State Park
7. Headlands Beach State Park
8. Geneva State Park
9. Pymatuning State Park (Ohio)
10. Mosquito Lake State Park
11. Alum Creek State Park
12. Delaware State Park
13. Hueston Woods State Park
14. Dillon State Park
15. Tarlton State Park
16. Maumee State Forest
17. Blue Rock State Park
18. Chaplin State Forest
19. Oak Point State Park
20. Van Buren State Park
21. Fernwood State Forest
22. Harrison State Forest
23. Lake Milton State Park
24. Beaver Creek State Park
25. Buckeye Lake 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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