Where to see a North American River Otter in Tennessee

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 29 Tennessee state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Natchez Trace State Forest
2. Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
3. Paris Landing State Park
4. Panther Creek State Park
5. Big Ridge State Park
6. Natchez Trace State Park
7. Warriors' Path State Park
8. Cumberland Mountain State Park
9. Norris Dam State Park
10. Cove Lake State Park
11. Indian Mountain State Park
12. Mousetail Landing State Park
13. Big Cypress Tree State Park
14. Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park
15. Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
16. Cummins Falls State Park
17. Burgess Falls State Park
18. Roan Mountain State Park
19. Fall Creek Falls State Park
20. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
21. Radnor Lake State Natural Area
22. Long Hunter State Park
23. T. O. Fuller State Park
24. Bicentennial Mall State Park
25. Prentice Cooper 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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