Frogs in North Dakota in July

Yes, July is one of the best months to see frogs in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 342 of the 1,123 sightings logged across the year (30.5%), 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.

Wood Frog photographed in North DakotaNorthern Leopard Frog photographed in North DakotaWoodhouse's Toad photographed in North Dakota
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for frogs in North Dakota

30.5%

of yearly sightings

342

records in July

#1

busiest month of 12

1,123

verified records a year

June 21.4%, July 30.5%, August 24.2%. Busiest month is July at 30.5%.

Best months: July, August, JunePeak season right now

1,123 verified observations of frogs in North Dakota, recorded across 9 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When frogs are recorded in North Dakota

Peak month

July

342 records (30.5% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February20.2%
March00%
April232%
May11510.2%
Junepeak24021.4%
Julypeak34230.5%
Augustpeak27224.2%
September1049.3%
October222%
November30.3%
December00%

Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Northern Leopard Frog393
Woodhouse's Toad260
Canadian Toad157
Great Plains Toad106
Boreal Chorus Frog95
Wood Frog65
Plains Spadefoot7
Cope's Gray Tree Frog7

In North Dakota, July carries 30.5% of the year's frogs sightings, about 22.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 9 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from June (21.4%) into July, and it heads toward August (24.2%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The frogs most often recorded in North Dakota are Northern Leopard Frog, Woodhouse's Toad and Canadian Toad. 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 frogs you are most likely to see

  • Northern Leopard Frog393 records
  • Woodhouse's Toad260 records
  • Canadian Toad157 records
  • Great Plains Toad106 records
  • Boreal Chorus Frog95 records
  • Wood Frog65 records
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Plan your frog trip in North Dakota

Start with live tours near Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you see frogs in North Dakota in July?+

Yes. July accounts for 342 of the 1,123 verified frogs sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 30.5% of the annual total.

Is July a good time to see frogs in North Dakota?+

July is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of July, August and June.

What month is best for frogs in North Dakota?+

July is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through July, August and June, based on 1,123 verified observations.

Which frogs are you most likely to see in North Dakota?+

The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Northern Leopard Frog, Woodhouse's Toad and Canadian Toad, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.