Where to see a Painted Turtle in Iowa

The Painted Turtle is recorded in the counties of 124 Iowa state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Maquoketa Caves State Park
2. Bellevue State Park
3. Big Creek State Park
4. Brushy Creek State Park
5. Dolliver Memorial State Park
6. Springbrook State Park
7. Lake Wapello State Park
8. Gull Point State Park
9. Pilot Knob State Park
10. Loess Hills State Forest
11. Stephens State Forest
12. Orleans State Park
13. Red Haw State Park
14. Mann Wilderness Area
15. Oak Grove State Park
16. Pine Lake State Park
17. T F Clark State Park
18. Waubonsie State Park
19. Beeds Lake State Park
20. Eagle Lake State Park
21. Mill Creek State Park
22. Mini-Wakan State Park
23. Frank Gotch State Park
24. Lake Keomah State Park
25. Pikes Point 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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