Chipmunks in Nevada in April

Yes, April is a good month to see chipmunks in Nevada. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 464 of the 4,992 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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.

Mount Charleston Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel photographed in NevadaWhite-tailed Antelope Squirrel photographed in NevadaWhite-tailed Antelope Squirrel photographed in Nevada
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for chipmunks in Nevada

9.3%

of yearly sightings

464

records in April

#5

busiest month of 12

4,992

verified records a year

March 7.2%, April 9.3%, May 12.9%. Busiest month is June at 16.9%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

4,992 verified observations of chipmunks in Nevada, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When chipmunks are recorded in Nevada

Peak month

June

844 records (16.9% of the year)

Quietest month

December

154 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1633.3%
February2094.2%
March3617.2%
April4649.3%
Maypeak64512.9%
Junepeak84416.9%
Julypeak64512.9%
August55411.1%
September3927.9%
October3677.4%
November1943.9%
December1543.1%

Chipmunks you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
White-tailed Antelope Squirrel1,419
California Ground Squirrel694
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel588
Yellow-bellied Marmot408
Palmer's Chipmunk251
Rock Squirrel201
Western Gray Squirrel189
Uinta Chipmunk139

In Nevada, April carries 9.3% of the year's chipmunks sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from March (7.2%) into April, and it heads toward May (12.9%) after. The busiest month is June (16.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The chipmunks most often recorded in Nevada are White-tailed Antelope Squirrel, California Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel. 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 chipmunks you are most likely to see

  • White-tailed Antelope Squirrel1,419 records
  • California Ground Squirrel694 records
  • Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel588 records
  • Yellow-bellied Marmot408 records
  • Palmer's Chipmunk251 records
  • Rock Squirrel201 records
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Plan your chipmunk trip in Nevada

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see chipmunks in Nevada in April?+

Yes. April accounts for 464 of the 4,992 verified chipmunks sightings logged in Nevada across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.

Is April a good time to see chipmunks in Nevada?+

April is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for chipmunks in Nevada?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 4,992 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Nevada are White-tailed Antelope Squirrel, California Ground Squirrel and Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.