Raccoons in Oregon in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see raccoons in Oregon. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 323 of the 2,697 sightings logged across the year (12%), 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 July 2, 2026.

Common Raccoon photographed in OregonCommon Raccoon photographed in OregonCommon Raccoon photographed in Oregon
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for raccoons in Oregon

12%

of yearly sightings

323

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

2,697

verified records a year

May 10.1%, June 12%, July 8.6%. Busiest month is June at 12%.

Best months: June, May, March

2,697 verified observations of raccoons in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When raccoons are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

June

323 records (12% of the year)

Quietest month

January

188 records

MonthObservationsShare
January1887%
February2097.7%
Marchpeak2559.5%
April2087.7%
Maypeak27210.1%
Junepeak32312%
July2328.6%
August1997.4%
September1917.1%
October2288.5%
November2037.5%
December1897%

Raccoons you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Common Raccoon2,697

In Oregon, June carries 12% of the year's raccoons sightings, about 3.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is rising from May (10.1%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.6%) 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 Oregon 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 Raccoon2,697 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your raccoon trip in Oregon

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see raccoons in Oregon in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 323 of the 2,697 verified raccoons sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 12% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see raccoons in Oregon?+

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

What month is best for raccoons in Oregon?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and March, based on 2,697 verified observations.

Which raccoons are you most likely to see in Oregon?+

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