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. Lime Island State Recreation Area
  10. Hoeft State Park
  11. Onaway State Park
  12. Thompson's Harbor State Park
  13. Rockport 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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