Beavers in Nevada in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see beavers in Nevada. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 40 of the 273 sightings logged across the year (14.7%), 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 June 28, 2026.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for beavers in Nevada

14.7%

of yearly sightings

40

records in July

#2

busiest month of 12

273

verified records a year

June 15.8%, July 14.7%, August 6.2%. Busiest month is June at 15.8%.

Best months: June, July, JanuaryPeak season right now

273 verified observations of beavers in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When beavers are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

June

43 records (15.8% of the year)

Quietest month

February

12 records

MonthObservationsShare
Januarypeak279.9%
February124.4%
March228.1%
April217.7%
May248.8%
Junepeak4315.8%
Julypeak4014.7%
August176.2%
September145.1%
October217.7%
November145.1%
December186.6%

Beavers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Beaver273

In Nevada, July carries 14.7% of the year's beavers sightings, about 6.4 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 easing off from June (15.8%) into July, and it heads toward August (6.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The beavers most often recorded in Nevada are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.

Which beavers you are most likely to see

  • American Beaver273 records
Plan your tripDeath Valley National Park

Plan your beaver trip in Nevada

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see beavers in Nevada in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 40 of the 273 verified beavers sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 14.7% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see beavers in Nevada?+

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

What month is best for beavers in Nevada?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and January, based on 273 verified observations.

Which beavers are you most likely to see in Nevada?+

The most-recorded species in Nevada are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.