Tree Frogs in Indiana in April

Yes, April is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Indiana. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 1,053 of the 6,513 sightings logged across the year (16.2%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated July 2, 2026.

Blanchard's Cricket Frog photographed in IndianaBlanchard's Cricket Frog photographed in IndianaWestern Chorus Frog photographed in Indiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for tree frogs in Indiana

16.2%

of yearly sightings

1,053

records in April

#2

busiest month of 12

6,513

verified records a year

March 9.8%, April 16.2%, May 20.8%. Busiest month is May at 20.8%.

Best months: May, April, June

6,513 verified observations of tree frogs in Indiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Indiana

Peak month

May

1,355 records (20.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

3 records

MonthObservationsShare
January30%
February871.3%
March6419.8%
Aprilpeak1,05316.2%
Maypeak1,35520.8%
Junepeak80212.3%
July73711.3%
August65210%
September72411.1%
October3936%
November510.8%
December150.2%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,543
Gray Treefrog1,115
Spring Peeper985
Western Chorus Frog433
Cope's Gray Tree Frog430
Green Treefrog62
Boreal Chorus Frog52
Squirrel Tree Frog2

In Indiana, April carries 16.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 7.9 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from March (9.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (20.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Indiana are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.

Which tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Blanchard's Cricket Frog1,543 records
  • Gray Treefrog1,115 records
  • Spring Peeper985 records
  • Western Chorus Frog433 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog430 records
  • Green Treefrog62 records
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Plan your tree frog trip in Indiana

Start with live tours near Indiana Dunes National Park, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in Indiana in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 1,053 of the 6,513 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Indiana across the year, which is 16.2% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see tree frogs in Indiana?+

April is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.

What month is best for tree frogs in Indiana?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 6,513 verified observations.

Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Indiana?+

The most-recorded species in Indiana are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Gray Treefrog and Spring Peeper, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.