Where to see a Common Snapping Turtle in Vermont

The Common Snapping Turtle is recorded in the counties of 100 Vermont state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Ascutney State Park
2. Silver Lake State Park
3. Quechee State Park
4. Wilgus State Park
5. Rood State Park
6. Lord State Forest
7. Coolidge State Park
8. Downer State Forest
9. Camp Plymouth State Park
10. Mount Cushman State Park
11. Proctor Piper State Forest
12. Charles Downer State Forest
13. Jay State Forest
14. Hazen's Notch State Park
15. Crystal Lake State Park
16. Willoughby State Forest
17. Sentinel Rock State Park
18. Groton State Forest
19. Kettle Pond State Park
20. Woodford State Park
21. Emerald Lake State Park
22. Lake Shaftsbury State Park
23. Big Deer State Park
24. Lyndon State Forest
25. Rupert State Forest

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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