Where to see a Common Snapping Turtle in Maryland

The Common Snapping Turtle is recorded in the counties of 72 Maryland state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Cunningham Falls State Park
2. Gambrill State Park
3. Washington Monument State Park
4. Tuckahoe State Park
5. Sandy Point State Park
6. Wye Oak State Park
7. Matapeake State Park
8. Greenbrier State Park
9. South Mountain State Park
10. Gathland State Park
11. Fort Tonoloy State Park
12. Fort Tonoloway State Park
13. Round Top State Natural Heritage Park
14. Seth State Forest
15. Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park
16. Seneca Creek State Park
17. Patuxent River State Park
18. McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area
19. Matthew Henson State Park
20. Martinak State Park
21. Wicomico State Forest
22. North Point State Park
23. Susquehanna State Park
24. Rocks State Park
25. Gunpowder Falls 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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