Where to see a Spotted Salamander in Michigan

The Spotted Salamander is recorded in the counties of 82 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Wilson State Park
2. Pinckney State Recreation Area
3. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
4. Mishwabic State Forest
5. Copper Country State Forest
6. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
7. Brimley State Park
8. De Tour State Park
9. Hoeft State Park
10. Onaway State Park
11. Thompson's Harbor State Park
12. Rockport State Recreation Area
13. Lime Island State Recreation Area
14. Negwegon State Park
15. Oscoda State Forest
16. Harrisville State Park
17. Thunder Bay River State Forest
18. Michigan Islands Wilderness Area
19. Craig Lake State Park
20. P. J. Hoffmaster State Park
21. Muskegon State Park
22. Baraga State Park
23. Holland State Park
24. Newaygo State Park
25. Duck Lake 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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