Where to see a North American River Otter in Michigan

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 71 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Mackinac Island State Park
2. Straits State Park
3. Lake Gogebic State Park
4. Indian Lake State Park
5. Palms Book State Park
6. Kalkaska State Forest
7. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
8. Leelanau State Park
9. D. H. Day State Park
10. Benzie State Park
11. Fife Lake State Forest
12. Mishwabic State Forest
13. Copper Country State Forest
14. Au Sable State Forest
15. Gladwin State Park
16. Wells State Park
17. Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
18. Fisherman's Island State Park
19. Young State Park
20. Jordan River State Forest
21. Houghton Lake State Forest
22. South Higgins Lake State Park
23. Wilderness State Park
24. Petoskey State Park
25. Hardwood State Forest

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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