Where to see a Common Garter Snake in Virginia

The Common Garter Snake is recorded in the counties of 52 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Paul State Forest
2. Claytor Lake State Park
3. Channels State Forest
4. Fairy Stone State Park
5. Biscuit Run State Park
6. Lesesne State Forest
7. Shenandoah River State Park
8. Seven Bends State Park
9. Devil's Backbone State Forest
10. Pocahontas State Park
11. Sky Meadows State Park
12. Whitney State Forest
13. Smith Mountain Lake State Park
14. Bourassa State Forest
15. Lake Anna State Park
16. Wilderness Road State Park
17. Twin Lakes State Park
18. Douthat State Park
19. Gallion State Forest
20. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
21. Caledon State Park
22. Leesylvania State Park
23. Mason Neck State Park
24. Widewater State Park
25. Occoneechee 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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