Where to see a Common Snapping Turtle in Wisconsin

The Common Snapping Turtle is recorded in the counties of 75 Wisconsin state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Kinnickinnic State Park
2. Copper Culture State Park
3. Flambeau River State Forest
4. Ojibwa State Park
5. New Glarus Woods State Park
6. Cadiz Springs State Recreation Area
7. Big Foot Beach State Park
8. Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest
9. Lake Wissota State Park
10. Brunet Island State Park
11. Chippewa Moraine State Recreation Area
12. Council Grounds State Park
13. Lapham Peak Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest
14. Mukwonago River Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest
15. Governor Knowles State Forest
16. Hoffman Hills State Recreation Area
17. Belmont Mound State Park
18. Yellowstone Lake State Park
19. Kettle Moraine State Forest
20. Buckhorn State Park
21. Mill Bluff State Park
22. Pike Lake State Park
23. Rocky Arbor State Park
24. Loew Lake Unit, Kettle Moraine State Forest
25. Rib Mountain 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.

Common Snapping Turtle in other states → · All Wisconsin state parks →