Where to see a Northern Leopard Frog in Illinois

The Northern Leopard Frog is recorded in the counties of 40 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
2. Gebhard Woods State Park
3. William G. Stratton State Park
4. Illinois Beach State Park
5. Chain O' Lakes State Park
6. Volo Bog State Natural Area
7. Mississippi Palisades State Park
8. Rock Cut State Park
9. Apple River Canyon State Park
10. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
11. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
12. Kankakee River State Park
13. Channahon State Park
14. Campbells Island State Park
15. Shabbona Lake State Park
16. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park
17. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
18. Moraine Hills State Park
19. White Pines Forest State Park
20. Castle Rock State Park
21. Lowden State Park
22. White Pines State Park Lodge and Cabins
23. James "Pate" Philip State Park
24. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
25. Big River 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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