Where to see a Eastern Gray Squirrel in Illinois

The Eastern Gray Squirrel is recorded in the counties of 81 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Illinois Beach State Park
2. Chain O' Lakes State Park
3. Moraine Hills State Park
4. Volo Bog State Natural Area
5. Rock Cut State Park
6. White Pines Forest State Park
7. Castle Rock State Park
8. Big River State Forest
9. Lowden State Park
10. Delabar State Park
11. Beaver Dam State Park
12. Fort Massac State Park
13. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
14. Campbells Island State Park
15. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
16. James "Pate" Philip State Park
17. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
18. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
19. Silver Springs State Park
20. Giant City State Park
21. Lake Murphysboro State Park
22. Pyramid State Park
23. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
24. Gebhard Woods State Park
25. William G. Stratton 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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