Where to see a Eastern Cottontail in Iowa

The Eastern Cottontail is recorded in the counties of 122 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Geode State Park
2. Lake Wapello State Park
3. Shimek State Forest
4. Stephens State Forest
5. Pioneer State Park
6. Red Haw State Park
7. Viking Lake State Park
8. Johnson Wilderness Area
9. Prairie Rose State Park
10. Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit
11. Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit
12. Stephens State Forest - Thousand Acre Unit
13. Pilot Grove State Preserve
14. Marietta Sand Prairie State Preserve
15. Lewis and Clark State Park
16. Preparation Canyon State Park
17. Oak Grove State Park
18. Loess Hills State Forest
19. Twin Lakes State Park
20. Lake Darling State Park
21. Twin Lakes State Park West
22. Gitchie Manitou State Preserve
23. Rock Creek State Park
24. Kish-Ke-Kosh Prairie State Preserve
25. Lake Macbride 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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