Where to see a Common Snapping Turtle in Illinois

The Common Snapping Turtle is recorded in the counties of 82 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Beall Woods State Park
2. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
3. Washington County State Recreation Area
4. Shabbona Lake State Park
5. Railsplitter State Park
6. Spring Lake State Park
7. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
8. Fort Defiance State Park
9. Ramsey Lake State Park
10. Big River State Forest
11. Delabar State Park
12. Kankakee River State Park
13. Channahon State Park
14. Red Hills State Park
15. Illinois Beach State Park
16. Chain O' Lakes State Park
17. Volo Bog State Natural Area
18. Spitler Woods State Park
19. James "Pate" Philip State Park
20. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
21. Rock Cut State Park
22. Beaver Dam State Park
23. Weldon Springs State Park
24. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
25. Silver Springs 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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