Where to see a Common Watersnake in Virginia

The Common Watersnake is recorded in the counties of 53 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Fairy Stone State Park
2. Moore's Creek State Forest
3. Paul State Forest
4. Belle Isle State Park
5. Pocahontas State Park
6. Biscuit Run State Park
7. Douthat State Park
8. Lesesne State Forest
9. Lake Anna State Park
10. Caledon State Park
11. Leesylvania State Park
12. Mason Neck State Park
13. Widewater State Park
14. Chippokes State Park
15. Channels State Forest
16. Machicomoco State Park
17. Twin Lakes State Park
18. Gallion State Forest
19. Big Woods State Forest
20. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
21. Mayo River State Park
22. Smith Mountain Lake State Park
23. Bourassa State Forest
24. Shenandoah River State Park
25. Seven Bends 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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