Where to see a Virginia Opossum in Michigan

The Virginia Opossum is recorded in the counties of 86 Michigan state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Otsego Lake State Park
2. Pigeon River State Forest
3. Tittabawassee River State Forest
4. Port Crescent State Park
5. Albert E. Sleeper State Park
6. Pere Marquette State Forest
7. Maybury State Park
8. William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
9. Chippewa River State Forest
10. Waterloo State Recreation Area
11. Meridian-Baseline State Park
12. Watkins Lake State Park and County Preserve
13. Orchard Beach State Park
14. Warren Dunes State Park
15. Grand Mere State Park
16. Algonac State Park
17. Lakeport State Park
18. Warren Woods State Park
19. Brighton State Recreation Area
20. Island Lake State Recreation Area
21. Mike Levine Lakelands Trail State Park
22. Saugatuck Dunes State Park
23. Allegan State Forest
24. Wetzel State Recreation Area
25. Rochester-Utica State Recreation Area

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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