Where to see a Eastern Musk Turtle in Tennessee

The Eastern Musk Turtle is recorded in the counties of 33 Tennessee state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Reelfoot Lake State Park
2. Fort Pillow State Park
3. Big Hill Pond State Park
4. Big Cypress Tree State Park
5. Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
6. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
7. T. O. Fuller State Park
8. David Crockett State Park
9. Port Royal State Park
10. Dunbar Cave State Park
11. Paris Landing State Park
12. Norris Dam State Park
13. Cove Lake State Park
14. Indian Mountain State Park
15. Prentice Cooper State Forest
16. Warriors' Path State Park
17. Harrison Bay State Park
18. Booker T. Washington State Park
19. Red Clay State Park
20. Lewis State Forest
21. Stewart State Forest
22. South Cumberland State Park
23. Savage Gulf State Natural Area
24. Grundy State Forest
25. Nathan Bedford Forrest 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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