Where to see a Common Snapping Turtle in Louisiana

The Common Snapping Turtle is recorded in the counties of 19 Louisiana state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Lake D'Arbonne State Park
2. Poverty Point Reservoir State Park
3. Jimmie Davis State Park
4. Chemin-A-Haut State Park
5. Lake Claiborne State Park
6. Donaghey State Park
7. Alexander State Forest
8. Alexander State Forest Headquarters Building
9. Tickfaw State Park
10. Sam Houston Jones State Park
11. Palmetto Island State Park
12. Chicot State Park
13. Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
14. Fontainebleau State Park
15. Fairview-Riverside State Park
16. Grand Isle State Park
17. Bayou Segnette State Park
18. Pass a Loutre Wildlife Management Area
19. St. Bernard 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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