Where to see a Eastern Musk Turtle in South Carolina

The Eastern Musk Turtle is recorded in the counties of 43 South Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Santee State Park
2. Lee State Park
3. Lynches River State Park
4. Aiken State Park
5. Redcliffe State Park
6. Goodale State Park
7. Lake Wateree State Recreation Area
8. Cheraw State Park
9. Sand Hills State Forest
10. Sandhills State Forest
11. Cheraw State Park Two Dam D-3224
12. Little Pee Dee State Park
13. Barnwell State Park
14. Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
15. Devils Fork State Park
16. Oconee State Park
17. Lake Hartwell State Park
18. Table Rock State Park
19. Old Santee Canal State Park
20. Paris Mountain State Park
21. Caesars Head State Park
22. Jones Gap State Park
23. Pleasant Ridge State Park
24. Lake Warren State Park
25. Lake Greenwood 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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