Where to see
California Ground Squirrel
Otospermophilus beecheyi
Yosemite National Park leads · 4 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a California Ground Squirrel during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yosemite National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Channel Islands National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a California Ground Squirrel?
Yosemite National Park (United States) — about 67% of wildlife watchers report a California Ground Squirrel sighting there, the highest of the 4 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a California Ground Squirrel?
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (about 39%), Channel Islands National Park (about 27%), Joshua Tree National Park (about 25%) are the next best options.