Where to see a Eastern Copperhead in Illinois

The Eastern Copperhead is recorded in the counties of 8 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Dixon Springs State Park
2. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
3. Giant City State Park
4. Lake Murphysboro State Park
5. Ferne Clyffe State Park
6. Cache River State Natural Area
7. Trail of Tears State Forest
8. Union County State Forest

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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