Where to see a Common Raccoon in South Dakota

The Common Raccoon is recorded in the counties of 20 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

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

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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