Beavers in South Carolina in November

Yes, November is one of the best months to see beavers in South Carolina. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 57 of the 505 sightings logged across the year (11.3%), 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.

Eastern Gray Squirrel photographed in South CarolinaEastern Chipmunk photographed in South CarolinaEastern Fox Squirrel photographed in South Carolina
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for beavers in South Carolina

11.3%

of yearly sightings

57

records in November

#3

busiest month of 12

505

verified records a year

October 3%, November 11.3%, December 6.7%. Busiest month is February at 14.9%.

Best months: February, March, November

505 verified observations of beavers in South Carolina, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When beavers are recorded in South Carolina

Peak month

February

75 records (14.9% of the year)

Quietest month

October

15 records

MonthObservationsShare
January479.3%
Februarypeak7514.9%
Marchpeak6512.9%
April5410.7%
May428.3%
June244.8%
July285.5%
August183.6%
September469.1%
October153%
Novemberpeak5711.3%
December346.7%

Beavers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Beaver505

In South Carolina, November carries 11.3% of the year's beavers sightings, about 3 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 October (3%) into November, and it heads toward December (6.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so November is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The beavers most often recorded in South Carolina are American Beaver. Those counts are annual totals rather than a November split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in November itself.

Which beavers you are most likely to see

  • American Beaver505 records
Plan your tripCharles Pinckney National Historic Site

Plan your beaver trip in South Carolina

Start with live tours near Charles Pinckney 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 beavers in South Carolina in November?+

Yes. November accounts for 57 of the 505 verified beavers sightings logged in South Carolina across the year, which is 11.3% of the annual total.

Is November a good time to see beavers in South Carolina?+

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

What month is best for beavers in South Carolina?+

February is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through February, March and November, based on 505 verified observations.

Which beavers are you most likely to see in South Carolina?+

The most-recorded species in South Carolina are American Beaver, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.