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:

  1. Fort Defiance State Park
  2. Dixon Springs State Park
  3. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
  4. Pyramid State Park
  5. Rock Cut State Park
  6. Lincoln Trail State Park
  7. Mississippi Palisades State Park
  8. White Pines Forest State Park
  9. Castle Rock State Park
  10. Lowden State Park
  11. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
  12. Silver Springs State Park
  13. Beall Woods State Park
  14. Weldon Springs State Park
  15. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
  16. Apple River Canyon State Park
  17. Kankakee River State Park
  18. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
  19. Channahon State Park
  20. Gebhard Woods State Park
  21. William G. Stratton State Park
  22. State Park Place
  23. Horseshoe Lake State Park
  24. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
  25. 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.

Coyote in other states โ†’ ยท All Illinois state parks โ†’