Best Time to See Raccoons in Colorado
June, April and September is the best time to see raccoons in Colorado. Based on 1,729 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when raccoons are most active across the year in Colorado.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
1,729 verified observations of raccoons in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When raccoons are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
224 records (13% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 60 | 3.5% |
| February | 56 | 3.2% |
| March | 100 | 5.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 218 | 12.6% |
| May | 197 | 11.4% |
| Junepeak | 224 | 13% |
| July | 162 | 9.4% |
| August | 160 | 9.3% |
| Septemberpeak | 199 | 11.5% |
| October | 172 | 9.9% |
| November | 115 | 6.7% |
| December | 66 | 3.8% |
Raccoons you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Raccoon | 1,729 |
Sightings of raccoons in Colorado peak in June, when 224 of the year's 1,729 verified observations are logged — about 13% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, April and September.
The quietest stretch is February, January and December, when raccoons are hardest to find — February sees just 56 records. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The raccoons you are most likely to encounter in Colorado are Common Raccoon — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see raccoons in Colorado
- Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site — National Historic Site
- Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park — National Park
- Colorado National Monument — National Monument
- Curecanti National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Dinosaur National Monument — National Monument
- Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve — National Park & Preserve
Plan your raccoon trip in Colorado
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see raccoons in Colorado?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, April and September, based on 1,729 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are raccoons hardest to see in Colorado?+
February is the quietest month for raccoons in Colorado, with only 56 verified records.
Are raccoons active year-round in Colorado?+
Raccoons are recorded in 12 of 12 months in Colorado, so they can be seen year-round, with a clear peak in June.
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