Where to see a North American River Otter in Montana

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 35 Montana state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Brush Lake State Park
2. Fish Creek State Park
3. Wild Horse Island State Park
4. Lake Mary Ronan State Park
5. Big Arm State Park
6. West Shore State Park
7. Yellow Bay State Park
8. Finley Point State Park
9. Swan River State Forest
10. Flathead Lake State Park - West Shore Unit
11. Placid Lake State Park
12. Milltown State Park
13. Salmon Lake State Park
14. Clearwater State Forest
15. Council Grove State Park
16. Beavertail Hill State Park
17. Frenchtown Pond State Park
18. Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
19. Elkhorn State Park
20. Hooper State Park
21. Lincoln State Forest
22. Black Sandy State Park
23. Spring Meadow Lake State Park
24. Holter Lake State Recreation Area
25. Missouri Headwaters 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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