Where to see a Spiny Softshell in Illinois

The Spiny Softshell is recorded in the counties of 60 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Washington County State Recreation Area
2. Shabbona Lake State Park
3. Beall Woods State Park
4. Pyramid State Park
5. Spitler Woods State Park
6. Silver Springs State Park
7. Lincolns New Salem State Park
8. Moraine View State Park
9. Rock Cut State Park
10. Spring Lake State Park
11. Fort Creve Coeur State Park
12. Mississippi Palisades State Park
13. Morrison-Rockwood State Park
14. Prophetstown State Recreation Area
15. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
16. Gebhard Woods State Park
17. William G. Stratton State Park
18. Weldon Springs State Park
19. Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
20. Kankakee River State Park
21. Channahon State Park
22. Ferne Clyffe State Park
23. Cache River State Natural Area
24. Sam Parr State Park
25. Campbells Island 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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