Mushroom forecast near North Chicago, IL
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of North Chicago, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 55% (Hen of the woods).
Fruiting probability (0–100%) is forecast daily for each forest patch based on weather and forest data. Locations are given as distance and direction from the center of North Chicago.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 46%Hen of the woods
27 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 41%Hen of the woods
9 km W · 22 acres
Peak Sep 30 (42%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 40%Hen of the woods
32 km NW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (42%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 46%Lobster mushroom
27 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (46%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 46%Lobster mushroom
32 km NW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (46%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 44%Lobster mushroom
25 km NW · 9.3 acres
Peak Sep 29 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 42%Lion's mane
27 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (47%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 42%Lion's mane
32 km NW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (47%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 40%Lion's mane
25 km NW · 9.3 acres
Peak Sep 30 (45%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 40%King bolete
32 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 21%King bolete
18 km NW · 11 acres
Peak Sep 30 (23%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
27 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (13%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 37%Honey mushroom
27 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Honey mushroom
32 km NW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (42%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 35%Honey mushroom
9 km W · 22 acres
Peak Sep 30 (41%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Chicken of the woods
15 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (45%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Chicken of the woods
27 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (43%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 35%Chicken of the woods
21 km W · 1.8 acres
Peak Sep 30 (45%) · Days 3–15 🔒
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More forest patches farther out (up to 50 km)
Probabilities beyond 30 km are available in the app.
- 🔒King bolete
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
35 km S · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
35 km S · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
36 km SW · 49 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
36 km SW · 49 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
36 km SW · 49 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
36 km W · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒American matsutake
36 km W · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
36 km SW · 45 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
36 km SW · 45 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
36 km SW · 45 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
39 km W · 26 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
39 km W · 26 acres
View in app - 🔒American matsutake
39 km W · 26 acres
View in app - 🔒American matsutake
39 km W · 9.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
43 km W · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
43 km S · 8.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
44 km S · 26 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
48 km SW · 20 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
48 km SW · 20 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
48 km SW · 20 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
48 km SW · 20 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near North Chicago right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of North Chicago, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 55% (Hen of the woods). Of 508 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 55%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near North Chicago?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Hen of the woods (up to 46%), Lobster mushroom (up to 46%), Lion's mane (up to 42%), King bolete (up to 40%), Honey mushroom (up to 37%), Chicken of the woods (up to 36%).
Where is the best forest patch near North Chicago today?
The top-ranked patch is 27 km SW of the city center, with a 46% fruiting probability for Hen of the woods.