Where to see a Painted Turtle in South Carolina

The Painted Turtle is recorded in the counties of 35 South Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Paris Mountain State Park
2. Caesars Head State Park
3. Jones Gap State Park
4. Pleasant Ridge State Park
5. Calhoun Falls State Park
6. Mc Calla State Park
7. Rose Hill State Park
8. Croft State Park
9. Sadlers Creek State Park
10. Lake Greenwood State Recreation Area
11. Goodale State Park
12. Lake Wateree State Recreation Area
13. Kings Mountain State Park
14. Baker Creek State Park
15. Hickory Knob State Park
16. Hamilton Branch State Park
17. Keowee-Toxaway State Natural Area
18. Devils Fork State Park
19. Oconee State Park
20. Lake Hartwell State Park
21. Table Rock State Park
22. Cheraw State Park
23. Sand Hills State Forest
24. Andrew Jackson State Park
25. Landsford Canal 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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