Where to see a Eastern Musk Turtle in Illinois

The Eastern Musk Turtle is recorded in the counties of 28 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Red Hills State Park
2. Ferne Clyffe State Park
3. Cache River State Natural Area
4. Stephen A Forbes State Park
5. Beaver Dam State Park
6. Horseshoe Lake State Park
7. State Park Place
8. Spring Lake State Park
9. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
10. Frank Holten State Recreation Area
11. Giant City State Park
12. Lake Murphysboro State Park
13. Ramsey Lake State Park
14. Kankakee River State Park
15. Channahon State Park
16. Beall Woods State Park
17. Sand Ridge State Forest
18. Dixon Springs State Park
19. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
20. Trail of Tears State Forest
21. Union County State Forest
22. Fox Ridge State Park
23. Walnut Point State Park
24. James "Pate" Philip State Park
25. William W. Powers State Recreation Area

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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