Where to see a Groundhog in Maryland
The Groundhog is recorded in the counties of 72 Maryland state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Point Lookout State Park
- St. Mary's River State Park
- Greenwell State Park
- Newtowne Neck State Park
- St. Clement's Island State Park
- Greenbrier State Park
- South Mountain State Park
- Gathland State Park
- Fort Tonoloy State Park
- Fort Tonoloway State Park
- Round Top State Natural Heritage Park
- Smallwood State Park
- Purse State Park
- Chapman State Park
- Doncaster State Forest
- Chapel Point State Park
- Mattawoman State Natural Environmental Area
- Cunningham Falls State Park
- Gambrill State Park
- Washington Monument State Park
- Elk Neck State Park
- Elk Neck State Forest
- Fair Hill State Natural Resources Management Area
- Tuckahoe State Park
- Sandy Point 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.