Where to see a Eastern Musk Turtle in Virginia

The Eastern Musk Turtle is recorded in the counties of 44 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. York River State Park
2. Zoar State Forest
3. Browne State Forest
4. Sandy Point State Forest
5. Twin Lakes State Park
6. Gallion State Forest
7. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
8. Belle Isle State Park
9. Big Woods State Forest
10. Cumberland State Forest
11. Chippokes State Park
12. Machicomoco State Park
13. Charlotte State Forest
14. Paul State Forest
15. Powhatan State Park
16. Lake Anna State Park
17. Biscuit Run State Park
18. Mayo River State Park
19. Pocahontas State Park
20. Occoneechee State Park
21. Caledon State Park
22. Leesylvania State Park
23. Mason Neck State Park
24. Widewater State Park
25. Claytor Lake 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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