Where to see a Spiny Softshell in North Carolina

The Spiny Softshell is recorded in the counties of 13 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Lake Norman State Park
2. Gorges State Park
3. Chimney Rock State Park
4. Pisgah View State Park
5. Daniel Boone State Park
6. Crowders Mountain State Park
7. Mountain Island Educational State Forest
8. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
9. Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
10. William B. Umstead State Park
11. Research Triangle State Park
12. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
13. Clemmons Educational State Forest

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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