Where to see a Spiny Softshell in Texas

The Spiny Softshell is recorded in the counties of 99 Texas state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Balmorhea State Park
2. Garner State Park
3. Garner State Park Headquarters
4. Falcon State Park
5. Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park
6. Estero Llano Grande State Park
7. Davis Hill State Park
8. Abilene State Park
9. Cedar Hill State Park
10. Possum Kingdom State Park
11. Lockhart State Park
12. Washington State Park
13. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park
14. Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway
15. Galveston Island State Park
16. Mac Kenzie State Park
17. Kerrville State Park
18. Texas State Park
19. Boca Chica State Park
20. Resaca de la Palma State Park
21. Fairfield Lake State Park
22. Fort Belknap State Park
23. Fort Parker State Park
24. McKinney Falls State Park
25. Lake Casa Blanca International 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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