Where to see
Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel
Callospermophilus lateralis
Rocky Mountain National Park leads · 9 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rocky Mountain National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Banff National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 3 | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Glacier National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 5 | Grand Teton National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 6 | Jasper National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | |
| 7 | Yellowstone National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 8 | Yosemite National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 9 | Grand Canyon National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel?
Rocky Mountain National Park (United States) — about 75% of wildlife watchers report a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel sighting there, the highest of the 9 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel?
Banff National Park (about 66%), Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (about 62%), Glacier National Park (about 56%) are the next best options.