Where to see a Painted Turtle in Pennsylvania

The Painted Turtle is recorded in the counties of 142 Pennsylvania state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Maurice K. Goddard State Park
2. Gifford Pinchot State Park
3. Codorus State Park
4. Samuel S. Lewis State Park
5. Nockamixon State Park
6. Tyler State Park
7. Delaware Canal State Park
8. Graeme State Park
9. Evansburg State Park
10. Neshaminy State Park
11. High Rocks State Park
12. Benjamin Rush State Park
13. Fort Washington State Park
14. Pennsbury Manor State Park
15. Independence Mall State Park
16. Pine Grove Furnace State Park
17. Michaux State Forest
18. Colonel Denning State Park
19. Presque Isle State Park
20. Erie Bluffs State Park
21. Haldeman State Forest
22. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
23. Susquehannock State Park
24. Salt Springs State Park
25. Marsh Creek 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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