Where to see
Rock Squirrel
Otospermophilus variegatus
Zion National Park leads · 5 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a Rock Squirrel during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zion National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Grand Canyon National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 4 | Cumbres de Monterrey National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 5 | Guadalupe Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a Rock Squirrel?
Zion National Park (United States) — about 87% of wildlife watchers report a Rock Squirrel sighting there, the highest of the 5 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a Rock Squirrel?
Grand Canyon National Park (about 84%), Big Bend National Park (about 27%), Cumbres de Monterrey National Park (about 21%) are the next best options.