Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Tennessee

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 59 Tennessee state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Roan Mountain State Park
2. Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
3. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
4. Martha Sundquist State Forest
5. Bone Cave State Park
6. Rock Island State Park
7. Fall Creek Falls State Park
8. Pickett State Park
9. Scott State Forest
10. Pickett State Park Fire Tower
11. Fort Pillow State Park
12. Radnor Lake State Natural Area
13. Long Hunter State Park
14. Warriors' Path State Park
15. Bicentennial Mall State Park
16. Port Royal State Park
17. Dunbar Cave State Park
18. Big Cypress Tree State Park
19. Fort Loudoun State Park
20. Cumberland Mountain State Park
21. Frozen Head State Park
22. Morgan State Forest
23. Lone Mountain State Forest
24. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
25. T. O. Fuller 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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