Where to see a Common Garter Snake in South Dakota

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 18 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Hartford Beach State Park
2. Rahn Lake State Recreation Area
3. Newton Hills State Park
4. Good Earth State Park
5. Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
6. Palisades State Park
7. Union Grove State Park
8. Angostura Reservoir State Recreation Area
9. Roy Lake State Park
10. Sica Hollow State Park
11. Fort Sisseton State Park
12. Pickerel Lake State Park
13. Custer State Park
14. Custer State Park Airport
15. Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
16. Bear Butte State Park
17. Oakwood Lakes State Park
18. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area

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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