Squirrels in Utah in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see squirrels in Utah. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 2,825 of the 17,827 sightings logged across the year (15.8%), 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
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for squirrels in Utah

15.8%

of yearly sightings

2,825

records in June

#1

busiest month of 12

17,827

verified records a year

May 14.8%, June 15.8%, July 14.5%. Busiest month is June at 15.8%.

Best months: June, May, JulyPeak season right now

17,827 verified observations of squirrels in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When squirrels are recorded in Utah

Peak month

June

2,825 records (15.8% of the year)

Quietest month

January

381 records

MonthObservationsShare
January3812.1%
February4092.3%
March1,2687.1%
April2,08411.7%
Maypeak2,63614.8%
Junepeak2,82515.8%
Julypeak2,59314.5%
August2,00211.2%
September1,4798.3%
October1,0505.9%
November6383.6%
December4622.6%

Squirrels you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Eastern Fox Squirrel3,552
Rock Squirrel3,132
Uinta Chipmunk1,972
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,523
Uinta Ground Squirrel1,395
American Red Squirrel1,288
Yellow-bellied Marmot1,163
Hopi Chipmunk786

In Utah, June carries 15.8% of the year's squirrels sightings, about 7.5 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 holds steady between May and June, and it heads toward July (14.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.

The squirrels most often recorded in Utah are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Rock Squirrel and Uinta Chipmunk. 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 squirrels you are most likely to see

  • Eastern Fox Squirrel3,552 records
  • Rock Squirrel3,132 records
  • Uinta Chipmunk1,972 records
  • Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel1,523 records
  • Uinta Ground Squirrel1,395 records
  • American Red Squirrel1,288 records
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Plan your squirrel 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.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see squirrels in Utah in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 2,825 of the 17,827 verified squirrels sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 15.8% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see squirrels in Utah?+

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

What month is best for squirrels in Utah?+

June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 17,827 verified observations.

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

The most-recorded species in Utah are Eastern Fox Squirrel, Rock Squirrel and Uinta Chipmunk, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.