Where to see a Virginia Opossum in Illinois

The Virginia Opossum is recorded in the counties of 74 Illinois state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
2. Gebhard Woods State Park
3. William G. Stratton State Park
4. Silver Springs State Park
5. Lincoln Trail State Park
6. Fort Defiance State Park
7. Argyle Lake State Park
8. Pyramid State Park
9. Stephen A Forbes State Park
10. Ferne Clyffe State Park
11. Cache River State Natural Area
12. Dixon Springs State Park
13. Golconda Marina State Recreation Area
14. Fort Massac State Park
15. Beaver Dam State Park
16. Ramsey Lake State Park
17. Starved Rock State Park
18. Matthiessen State Park
19. Buffalo Rock State Park
20. Illini State Park
21. Fox River State Park
22. Sand Ridge State Forest
23. Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
24. Spring Lake State Park
25. Fort Creve Coeur 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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