Where to see a Ring-necked Snake in Illinois

The Ring-necked Snake is recorded in the counties of 24 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Kickapoo State Park
2. Dixon Springs State Park
3. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
4. Jubilee College State Park
5. Cave-in-Rock State Park
6. Rock Island Trail State Park
7. Fort Massac State Park
8. Ferne Clyffe State Park
9. Cache River State Natural Area
10. Trail of Tears State Forest
11. Union County State Forest
12. Mississippi Palisades State Park
13. Fox Ridge State Park
14. Walnut Point State Park
15. Nauvoo State Park
16. Montebello State Park
17. Weinberg-King State Park
18. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
19. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
20. Wolf Creek State Park
21. Eagle Creek State Park
22. Hidden Springs State Forest
23. Giant City State Park
24. Lake Murphysboro 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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