Where to see a Coyote in Illinois
The Coyote is recorded in the counties of 66 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Fort Defiance State Park
- Dixon Springs State Park
- Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
- Pyramid State Park
- Rock Cut State Park
- Lincoln Trail State Park
- Mississippi Palisades State Park
- White Pines Forest State Park
- Castle Rock State Park
- Lowden State Park
- White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
- Silver Springs State Park
- Beall Woods State Park
- Weldon Springs State Park
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Apple River Canyon State Park
- Kankakee River State Park
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
- Channahon State Park
- Gebhard Woods State Park
- William G. Stratton State Park
- State Park Place
- Horseshoe Lake State Park
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
- Frank Holten State Recreation Area
These are county-level records โ the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.