Tree Frogs in Oregon in August

Yes, August is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Oregon. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 1,191 of the 9,022 sightings logged across the year (13.2%), 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.

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Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for tree frogs in Oregon

13.2%

of yearly sightings

1,191

records in August

#3

busiest month of 12

9,022

verified records a year

July 11%, August 13.2%, September 9.8%. Busiest month is April at 13.4%.

Best months: April, May, August

9,022 verified observations of tree frogs in Oregon, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When tree frogs are recorded in Oregon

Peak month

April

1,211 records (13.4% of the year)

Quietest month

December

116 records

MonthObservationsShare
January2673%
February4014.4%
March7988.8%
Aprilpeak1,21113.4%
Maypeak1,20913.4%
June1,05811.7%
July99111%
Augustpeak1,19113.2%
September8859.8%
October6347%
November2612.9%
December1161.3%

Tree Frogs you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Pacific chorus frog8,991
Cuban Tree Frog1

In Oregon, August carries 13.2% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 4.9 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 rising from July (11%) into August, and it heads toward September (9.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so August is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The tree frogs most often recorded in Oregon are Pacific chorus frog and Cuban Tree Frog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.

Which tree frogs you are most likely to see

  • Pacific chorus frog8,991 records
  • Cuban Tree Frog1 records
Plan your tripCrater Lake National Park

Plan your tree frog 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 tree frogs in Oregon in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 1,191 of the 9,022 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Oregon across the year, which is 13.2% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see tree frogs in Oregon?+

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

What month is best for tree frogs in Oregon?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and August, based on 9,022 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Oregon are Pacific chorus frog and Cuban Tree Frog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.