Where to see a Muskrat in Illinois
The Muskrat is recorded in the counties of 64 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Beall Woods State Park
- Mississippi Palisades State Park
- Morrison-Rockwood State Park
- Prophetstown State Recreation Area
- Silver Springs State Park
- Kankakee River State Park
- Channahon State Park
- Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
- Rock Cut State Park
- Illinois Beach State Park
- Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Hazlet State Park
- South Shore State Park
- Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
- Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
- Gebhard Woods State Park
- William G. Stratton State Park
- Weldon Springs State Park
- Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
- Jubilee College State Park
- Trail of Tears State Forest
- Union County State Forest
- Rock Island Trail State Park
- Starved Rock 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.