Where to see a Spotted Salamander in North Carolina

The Spotted Salamander is recorded in the counties of 31 North Carolina state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Medoc Mountain State Park
2. Eno River State Park
3. Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area
4. Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
5. Jordan Lake Educational State Forest
6. New River State Park
7. Mount Jefferson State Natural Area
8. Elk Knob State Park
9. Grandfather Mountain State Park
10. Chimney Rock State Park
11. Pisgah View State Park
12. Lake James State Park
13. South Mountains State Park
14. Tuttle Educational State Forest
15. William B. Umstead State Park
16. Research Triangle State Park
17. Falls Lake State Recreation Area
18. Clemmons Educational State Forest
19. Crowders Mountain State Park
20. Goodwin State Forest
21. Daniel Boone State Park
22. Mountain Island Educational State Forest
23. Haw River State Park
24. Mayo River State Park
25. Lake Norman 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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