Where to see a Eastern Musk Turtle in North Carolina

The Eastern Musk Turtle is recorded in the counties of 37 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
2. Pettigrew State Park
3. Lake Waccamaw State Park
4. Lumber River State Park
5. Goodwin State Forest
6. Haw River State Park
7. Mayo River State Park
8. William B. Umstead State Park
9. Gorges State Park
10. Research Triangle State Park
11. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
12. Clemmons Educational State Forest
13. Eno River State Park
14. Medoc Mountain State Park
15. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
16. Merchants Millpond State Park
17. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
18. Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
19. Jones Lake State Park
20. Singletary Lake State Park
21. Bladen Lakes State Forest
22. Bay Tree Lake State Park
23. Cliffs of the Neuse State Park
24. Raven Rock State Park
25. Chimney Rock 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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