Where to see a Eastern Musk Turtle in Massachusetts

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

1. Nickerson State Park
2. Shawme-Crowell State Forest
3. Scusset Beach State Reservation
4. South Cape Beach State Park
5. Frances A. Crane Wildlife Management Area
6. Hawksnest State Park
7. Barnstable State Forest
8. Wompatuck State Park
9. Massasoit State Park
10. Ames Nowell State Park
11. Myles Standish State Forest
12. Freetown-Fall River State Forest
13. Burrage Pond Wildlife Management Area
14. Demarest Lloyd State Park
15. Horseneck Beach State Reservation
16. Berkley State Forest
17. Rehoboth State Forest
18. Watson Pond State Park
19. Dighton Rock State Park
20. Ellisville Harbor State Park
21. Fall River Heritage State Park
22. Fort Phoenix Beach State Reservation
23. Wachusett Mountain State Reservation
24. Leominster State Forest
25. Purgatory Chasm State Reservation

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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