Where to see a Monarch in South Dakota

The Monarch is recorded in the counties of 23 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Roy Lake State Park
2. Sica Hollow State Park
3. Fort Sisseton State Park
4. Hartford Beach State Park
5. Oakwood Lakes State Park
6. Newton Hills State Park
7. Palisades State Park
8. Good Earth State Park
9. Union Grove State Park
10. Sandy Shore State Park
11. Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
12. Little Moreau State Recreation Area
13. Richmond Lake State Recreation Area
14. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area
15. Pickerel Lake State Park
16. Lake Hiddenwood State Park
17. Fisher Grove State Park
18. Custer State Park
19. Custer State Park Airport
20. Custer State Park - Norbeck Wildlife Preserve
21. Lake Herman State Park
22. Bear Butte State Park
23. Angostura Reservoir State Recreation Area

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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