Where to see a Common Snapping Turtle in Colorado

The Common Snapping Turtle is recorded in the counties of 17 Colorado state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Cherry Creek State Park
2. Lory State Park
3. Boyd Lake State Park
4. Golden Gate Canyon State Park
5. Eldorado Canyon State Park
6. Barr Lake State Park
7. Jackson Lake State Park
8. North Sterling State Park
9. St. Vrain State Park
10. Bonny Lake State Park
11. Bonny State Recreation Area
12. John Martin Reservoir State Park
13. Cheyenne Mountain State Park
14. Lake Pueblo State Park
15. Roxborough State Park
16. Castlewood Canyon State Park
17. Chatfield 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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