Where to see a North American River Otter in South Dakota

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 4 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Hartford Beach State Park
2. Palisades State Park
3. Oakwood Lakes State Park
4. Lake Hendricks State Recreation Area

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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