Beavers in Utah in August

Yes, August is a good month to see beavers in Utah. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 62 of the 666 sightings logged across the year (9.3%), 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.

Rock Squirrel photographed in UtahEastern Fox Squirrel photographed in UtahUinta Ground Squirrel photographed in Utah
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Good month for beavers in Utah

9.3%

of yearly sightings

62

records in August

#5

busiest month of 12

666

verified records a year

July 11.1%, August 9.3%, September 6.9%. Busiest month is April at 19.8%.

Best months: April, June, May

666 verified observations of beavers in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When beavers are recorded in Utah

Peak month

April

132 records (19.8% of the year)

Quietest month

December

16 records

MonthObservationsShare
January213.2%
February192.9%
March426.3%
Aprilpeak13219.8%
Maypeak9914.9%
Junepeak10315.5%
July7411.1%
August629.3%
September466.9%
October335%
November192.9%
December162.4%

Beavers you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
American Beaver666

In Utah, August carries 9.3% of the year's beavers sightings, about 1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from July (11.1%) into August, and it heads toward September (6.9%) after. The busiest month is April (19.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The beavers most often recorded in Utah are American Beaver. 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 beavers you are most likely to see

  • American Beaver666 records
Plan your tripBryce Canyon National Park

Plan your beaver trip in Utah

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

Frequently asked questions

Can you see beavers in Utah in August?+

Yes. August accounts for 62 of the 666 verified beavers sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 9.3% of the annual total.

Is August a good time to see beavers in Utah?+

August is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for beavers in Utah?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, June and May, based on 666 verified observations.

Which beavers are you most likely to see in Utah?+

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