Where to see a Common Snapping Turtle in Michigan

The Common Snapping Turtle is recorded in the counties of 128 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
2. Allegan State Forest
3. Bewabic State Park
4. Iron Range State Forest
5. Michigamme State Forest
6. Golden Lake State Recreation Area
7. Fred Russ State Forest
8. Cheboygan State Park
9. Aloha State Park
10. Burt Lake State Park
11. Mackinaw State Forest
12. Black Lake State Forest
13. Michilimackinac State Park
14. Benzie State Park
15. Muskallonge Lake State Park
16. Lake Superior State Forest
17. Tahquamenon River State Forest
18. Waterloo State Recreation Area
19. Meridian-Baseline State Park
20. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
21. Wilson State Park
22. Interlochen State Park
23. Tawas Point State Park
24. Alpena State Forest
25. Traverse City 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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