Where to see
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
Shenandoah National Park leads · 4 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Common Box Turtle during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shenandoah National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Congaree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Common Box Turtle?
Shenandoah National Park (United States) — about 53% of wildlife watchers report a Common Box Turtle sighting there, the highest of the 4 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Common Box Turtle?
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (about 35%), Congaree National Park (about 31%), Everglades National Park (about 18%) are the next best options.