Where to see
Desert Cottontail
Sylvilagus audubonii
Badlands National Park leads · 6 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Desert Cottontail during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Badlands National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Death Valley National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Channel Islands National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Grand Canyon National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Desert Cottontail?
Badlands National Park (United States) — about 43% of wildlife watchers report a Desert Cottontail sighting there, the highest of the 6 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Desert Cottontail?
Joshua Tree National Park (about 36%), Death Valley National Park (about 30%), Channel Islands National Park (about 26%) are the next best options.