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. Lime Island State Recreation Area
11. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
12. Allegan State Forest
13. Ionia State Recreation Area
14. Interlochen State Park
15. Waterloo State Recreation Area
16. Traverse City State Park
17. Meridian-Baseline State Park
18. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
19. Houghton Lake State Forest
20. South Higgins Lake State Park
21. Wilderness State Park
22. Petoskey State Park
23. Hardwood State Forest
24. Cheboygan State Park
25. Aloha 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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