Where to see a Spotted Salamander in Virginia

The Spotted Salamander is recorded in the counties of 44 Virginia state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Cumberland State Forest
2. Caledon State Park
3. Leesylvania State Park
4. Mason Neck State Park
5. Widewater State Park
6. Sky Meadows State Park
7. Whitney State Forest
8. Natural Tunnel State Park
9. Shenandoah River State Park
10. Seven Bends State Park
11. Devil's Backbone State Forest
12. Wilderness Road State Park
13. Westmoreland State Park
14. Big Woods State Forest
15. Biscuit Run State Park
16. Pocahontas State Park
17. Powhatan State Park
18. Mayo River State Park
19. New River Trail State Park
20. Twin Lakes State Park
21. Gallion State Forest
22. Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest
23. Lake Anna State Park
24. Occoneechee State Park
25. Paul 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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