Based on 1,533 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Utah, Uinta Ground Squirrel is most often recorded in July; in Utah it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #8 among mammals recorded in the state in our data.
Urocitellus armatus
Uinta Ground Squirrel in Utah by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Utah in July
Mule Deer
Rock Squirrel
Common Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Yellow-bellied Marmot
Moose
Uinta Chipmunk
Pronghorn
American Pika
Places to look in Utah
State ParkDead Horse Point State Park
State ParkGoosenecks State Park
State ParkGoblin Valley State Park
National ForestDixie National Forest
State ParkCoral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
State ParkKodachrome Basin State Park
FAQ
When does Uinta Ground Squirrel appear in Utah?
Mainly May–August, with the most records in July.
How common is Uinta Ground Squirrel in Utah?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among mammals in Utah (1,533 records in our sample).