Tree Frogs in New Jersey in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see tree frogs in New Jersey. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 622 of the 4,848 sightings logged across the year (12.8%), 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.

Pine barrens tree frog photographed in New JerseyPine barrens tree frog photographed in New JerseyPine barrens tree frog photographed in New Jersey
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for tree frogs in New Jersey

12.8%

of yearly sightings

622

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

4,848

verified records a year

May 17.3%, June 12.8%, July 12.3%. Busiest month is May at 17.3%.

Best months: May, March, June

4,848 verified observations of tree frogs in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in New Jersey

Peak month

May

837 records (17.3% of the year)

Quietest month

January

5 records

MonthObservationsShare
January50.1%
February400.8%
Marchpeak67213.9%
April58512.1%
Maypeak83717.3%
Junepeak62212.8%
July59812.3%
August54611.3%
September53511%
October3417%
November551.1%
December120.2%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Gray Treefrog2,054
Spring Peeper1,335
Northern Cricket Frog461
Pine barrens tree frog176
Cope's Gray Tree Frog159
Green Treefrog130
New Jersey Chorus Frog63
Cuban Tree Frog9

In New Jersey, June carries 12.8% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (17.3%) into June, and it heads toward July (12.3%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

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

Which tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Gray Treefrog2,054 records
  • Spring Peeper1,335 records
  • Northern Cricket Frog461 records
  • Pine barrens tree frog176 records
  • Cope's Gray Tree Frog159 records
  • Green Treefrog130 records
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Plan your tree frog trip in New Jersey

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see tree frogs in New Jersey in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 622 of the 4,848 verified tree frogs sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 12.8% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see tree frogs in New Jersey?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, March and June.

What month is best for tree frogs in New Jersey?+

May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, March and June, based on 4,848 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Gray Treefrog, Spring Peeper and Northern Cricket Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.