Where to see a Groundhog in Virginia
The Groundhog is recorded in the counties of 49 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Shenandoah River State Park
- Seven Bends State Park
- Devil's Backbone State Forest
- Westmoreland State Park
- Caledon State Park
- Leesylvania State Park
- Mason Neck State Park
- Widewater State Park
- Occoneechee State Park
- Channels State Forest
- Staunton River State Park
- New River Trail State Park
- Machicomoco State Park
- Paul State Forest
- Charlotte State Forest
- Lesesne State Forest
- Sky Meadows State Park
- Whitney State Forest
- Moore's Creek State Forest
- Big Woods State Forest
- Biscuit Run State Park
- James River State Park
- Bear Creek Lake State Park
- Holliday Lake State Park
- High Bridge Trail State Park
These are county-level records โ 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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