Where to see a Virginia Opossum in Minnesota

The Virginia Opossum is recorded in the counties of 41 Minnesota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Fort Ridgely State Park
2. Sakatah State Park
3. Lake Louise State Park
4. Beaver Creek Valley State Park
5. Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area
6. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park
7. Nerstrand Big Woods State Park
8. Fort Snelling State Park
9. Frontenac State Park
10. Oronoco State Park
11. Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area
12. Lake Shetek State Park
13. Flandrau State Park
14. Sleepy Eye State Park
15. Birch Lakes State Forest
16. Split Rock Creek State Park
17. Blue Mounds State Park
18. Carley State Park
19. Whitewater State Park
20. Great River Bluffs State Park
21. John A. Latsch State Park
22. Sibley State Park
23. Monson Lake State Park
24. Sand Dunes State Forest
25. Mille Lacs Kathio 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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