Where to see a Virginia Opossum in Mississippi

The Virginia Opossum is recorded in the counties of 21 Mississippi state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Hugh White State Park
2. Carver Point State Park
3. Lake Lincoln State Park
4. Tombigbee State Park
5. Florewood State Park
6. Natchez State Park
7. Wall Doxey State Park
8. Shepard State Park
9. Gulf Marine State Park
10. Pascagoula River Wildlife Management Area
11. George P. Cossar State Park
12. Leroy Percy State Park
13. Roosevelt State Park
14. Percy Quin State Park
15. Paul B. Johnson State Park
16. John W. Kyle State Park
17. Lake Lowndes State Park
18. Pearl River Wildlife Management Area
19. Trace State Park
20. LeFleur's Bluff State Park
21. Buccaneer 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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