Where to see a Virginia Opossum in South Dakota

The Virginia Opossum is recorded in the counties of 7 South Dakota state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Union Grove State Park
2. Newton Hills State Park
3. Palisades State Park
4. Good Earth State Park
5. Lake Alvin State Recreation Area
6. Oakwood Lakes State Park
7. Lake Hendricks 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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