Where to see a North American River Otter in Virginia

The North American River Otter is recorded in the counties of 40 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Big Woods State Forest
2. York River State Park
3. Zoar State Forest
4. Browne State Forest
5. Cumberland State Forest
6. Sandy Point State Forest
7. Moore's Creek State Forest
8. Westmoreland State Park
9. Staunton River State Park
10. First Landing State Park
11. False Cape State Park
12. Belle Isle State Park
13. Lesesne State Forest
14. Claytor Lake State Park
15. James River State Park
16. Bear Creek Lake State Park
17. Holliday Lake State Park
18. High Bridge Trail State Park
19. Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest
20. Sky Meadows State Park
21. Whitney State Forest
22. Occoneechee State Park
23. Twin Lakes State Park
24. Gallion State Forest
25. Prince Edward-Gallion 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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