Where to see a North American River Otter in Minnesota

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 130 Minnesota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area
2. Lake Bemidji State Park
3. Pine Tree State Park
4. Red Lake State Forest
5. Buena Vista State Forest
6. Big Bog State Recreation Area
7. Gooseberry Falls State Park
8. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
9. Tettegouche State Park
10. Finland State Forest
11. Minnesota State Forest
12. Bear Island State Forest
13. Insula Lake State Forest
14. Lake Isabella State Forest
15. George H. Crosby Manitou State Park
16. Sand Dunes State Forest
17. Old Mill State Park
18. Lake Bronson State Park
19. Lake Bronson State Park WPA/Rustic Style Historic Resources
20. Cascade River State Park
21. Pat Bayle State Forest
22. Grand Portage State Park
23. Kadunce River State Park
24. Grand Portage State Forest
25. Temperance River 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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