Where to see a Painted Turtle in Illinois

The Painted Turtle is recorded in the counties of 78 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Illinois Beach State Park
2. Chain O' Lakes State Park
3. Moraine Hills State Park
4. Volo Bog State Natural Area
5. Rock Cut State Park
6. Mississippi Palisades State Park
7. Weldon Springs State Park
8. Campbells Island State Park
9. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
10. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
11. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
12. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
13. Argyle Lake State Park
14. James "Pate" Philip State Park
15. William W. Powers State Recreation Area
16. Kankakee River State Park
17. Channahon State Park
18. Moraine View State Park
19. Shabbona Lake State Park
20. Beaver Dam State Park
21. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
22. Gebhard Woods State Park
23. William G. Stratton State Park
24. Johnson Sauk Trail State Park
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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