Where to see a North American River Otter in Illinois

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 37 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Beall Woods State Park
2. Washington County State Recreation Area
3. Ramsey Lake State Park
4. Argyle Lake State Park
5. Mississippi Palisades State Park
6. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
7. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
8. Kickapoo State Park
9. Ferne Clyffe State Park
10. Cache River State Natural Area
11. Pere Marquette State Park
12. Spitler Woods State Park
13. Pere Marquette State Park Lodge and Cabins
14. Big River State Forest
15. Delabar State Park
16. Giant City State Park
17. Lake Murphysboro State Park
18. Spring Lake State Park
19. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
20. Starved Rock State Park
21. Matthiessen State Park
22. Buffalo Rock State Park
23. Illini State Park
24. Fox River State Park
25. Rock Cut 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.

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