Where to see a Painted Turtle in North Dakota

The Painted Turtle is recorded in the counties of 25 North Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Cross Ranch State Park
2. Lake Sakakawea State Park
3. Fort Stevenson State Park
4. Lewis and Clark State Park
5. Lake Metigoshe State Park
6. Homen State Forest
7. Turtle River State Park
8. Molander State Park
9. Turtle Mountain State Forest
10. Mouse River State Forest North Unit
11. Mouse River State Forest South Unit
12. Pelican Point State Recreation Area
13. Butte Saint Paul State Recreation Area
14. Indian Hills State Recreation Area and Resort
15. Camp Whitney State Park
16. Crow Flies High State Recreation Area
17. Grahams Island State Park
18. Devils Lake State Parks (North Dakota)
19. Fort Ransom State Park
20. Sheyenne River State Forest
21. Little Missouri State Park
22. Icelandic State Park
23. Pembina State Park
24. Tetrault Woods State Forest
25. Fort Abercrombie 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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