Raccoons in North Dakota in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see raccoons in North Dakota. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 16 of the 79 sightings logged across the year (20.3%), 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.

Common Raccoon photographed in North DakotaCommon Raccoon photographed in North DakotaCommon Raccoon photographed in North Dakota
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in North Dakota

20.3%

of yearly sightings

16

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

79

verified records a year

May 15.2%, June 20.3%, July 13.9%. Busiest month is June at 20.3%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

79 verified observations of raccoons in North Dakota, recorded across 11 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in North Dakota

Peak month

June

16 records (20.3% of the year)

Quietest month

January

No verified records

MonthObservationsShare
January00%
February45.1%
March33.8%
April1012.7%
Maypeak1215.2%
Junepeak1620.3%
Julypeak1113.9%
August67.6%
September56.3%
October56.3%
November56.3%
December22.5%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon79

In North Dakota, June carries 20.3% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 12 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 11 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (15.2%) into June, and it heads toward July (13.9%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The raccoons most often recorded in North Dakota are Common Raccoon. 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 raccoons you are most likely to see

  • Common Raccoon79 records
Plan your tripKnife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

Plan your raccoon 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.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in North Dakota in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 16 of the 79 verified raccoons sightings logged in North Dakota across the year, which is 20.3% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see raccoons in North Dakota?+

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

What month is best for raccoons in North Dakota?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 79 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in North Dakota are Common Raccoon, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.