Where to see a Monarch in Iowa
The Monarch is recorded in the counties of 139 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Maquoketa Caves State Park
- Bellevue State Park
- Ledges State Park
- Big Creek State Park
- Springbrook State Park
- Black Hawk State Park
- Stone State Park
- Lewis and Clark State Park
- Lake Manawa State Park
- Pammel State Park
- Wanata State Park
- Holst State Forest
- Beeds Lake State Park
- Cedar Rock State Park
- Lake Anita State Park
- Woodthrush State Park
- Lake Keomah State Park
- Viking Lake State Park
- Cold Springs State Park
- Green Valley State Park
- Lake Darling State Park
- Okamanpeedam State Park
- Walnut Woods State Park
- Pilot Mound State Forest
- Wilson Island 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.