Where to see a Common Watersnake in Michigan

The Common Watersnake is recorded in the counties of 106 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Fisherman's Island State Park
2. Sterling State Park
3. Hoeft State Park
4. Young State Park
5. Benzie State Park
6. Onaway State Park
7. Jordan River State Forest
8. Thompson's Harbor State Park
9. Rockport State Recreation Area
10. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
11. Allegan State Forest
12. Ionia State Recreation Area
13. Interlochen State Park
14. Waterloo State Recreation Area
15. Traverse City State Park
16. Meridian-Baseline State Park
17. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
18. Houghton Lake State Forest
19. South Higgins Lake State Park
20. Wilderness State Park
21. Petoskey State Park
22. Hardwood State Forest
23. Cheboygan State Park
24. Aloha State Park
25. Burt Lake 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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