Beavers in Utah in July
Yes, July is a good month to see beavers in Utah. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 74 of the 666 sightings logged across the year (11.1%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for beavers in Utah
11.1%
of yearly sightings
74
records in July
#4
busiest month of 12
666
verified records a year
June 15.5%, July 11.1%, August 9.3%. Busiest month is April at 19.8%.
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)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 3.2% |
| February | 19 | 2.9% |
| March | 42 | 6.3% |
| Aprilpeak | 132 | 19.8% |
| Maypeak | 99 | 14.9% |
| Junepeak | 103 | 15.5% |
| July | 74 | 11.1% |
| August | 62 | 9.3% |
| September | 46 | 6.9% |
| October | 33 | 5% |
| November | 19 | 2.9% |
| December | 16 | 2.4% |
Beavers you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| American Beaver | 666 |
In Utah, July carries 11.1% of the year's beavers sightings, about 2.8 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (15.5%) into July, and it heads toward August (9.3%) 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 July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which beavers you are most likely to see
- American Beaver666 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see beavers in Utah in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 74 of the 666 verified beavers sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 11.1% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see beavers in Utah?+
July is the 4th 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.
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