Where to see a Groundhog in Iowa

The Groundhog is recorded in the counties of 99 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Pioneer State Park
2. Beeds Lake State Park
3. Mill Creek State Park
4. Indian Village State Park
5. Lake Darling State Park
6. Five Ridge Prairie State Preserve
7. Loess Hills State Forest
8. Marietta Sand Prairie State Preserve
9. Maquoketa Caves State Park
10. Bellevue State Park
11. Wapsipinicon State Park
12. Pammel State Park
13. Badger Creek State Recreation Area
14. Stephens State Forest
15. Red Haw State Park
16. Stephens State Forest - Lucas Unit
17. Stephens State Forest - White Breast Unit
18. Stephens State Forest - Thousand Acre Unit
19. Backbone State Park
20. Gitchie Manitou State Preserve
21. Hayden Prairie State Preserve
22. Springbrook State Park
23. Sheeder Prairie State Preserve
24. Palisades-Kepler State Park
25. Lake Macbride 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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