Mushroom forecast near University Park, IL
As of 2026-09-29, 190 forest patches within 30 km of University Park, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lion's mane, Lobster mushroom, 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 University Park.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 82%Hen of the woods
34 km E · 12 acres
Peak Sep 29 (82%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 74%Hen of the woods
10 km E · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (74%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 74%Hen of the woods
11 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (74%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 77%Lion's mane
34 km E · 12 acres
Peak Sep 29 (77%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 74%Lion's mane
10 km E · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (75%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 74%Lion's mane
11 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (75%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 76%Lobster mushroom
10 km E · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (76%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 76%Lobster mushroom
11 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (76%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 73%Lobster mushroom
19 km NW · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (73%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 71%Chicken of the woods
10 km E · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (81%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 71%Chicken of the woods
11 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (81%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 70%Chicken of the woods
28 km NW · 2.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (70%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 68%Honey mushroom
34 km E · 12 acres
Peak Sep 29 (68%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 63%Honey mushroom
10 km E · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (64%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 63%Honey mushroom
11 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (64%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Indigo milk cap
10 km E · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (37%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Indigo milk cap
11 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (37%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 28%Indigo milk cap
34 km E · 12 acres
Peak Sep 30 (39%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 22%King bolete
34 km E · 12 acres
Peak Sep 29 (22%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 20%King bolete
8 km SW · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (20%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 20%King bolete
10 km E · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (20%) · 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.
- 🔒Lobster mushroom
32 km NW · 14 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
35 km SE · 7.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
36 km SE · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
36 km SE · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
36 km W · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
39 km NW · 3.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
39 km NW · 3.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
39 km NW · 3.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
39 km NW · 3.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
39 km NW · 3.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
39 km NW · 3.6 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
40 km S · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
41 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
41 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
42 km NW · 29 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
42 km NW · 29 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
42 km SE · 59 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
42 km SE · 59 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
42 km NW · 40 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
42 km SE · 19 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
42 km SE · 19 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near University Park right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 190 forest patches within 30 km of University Park, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lion's mane, Lobster mushroom, Hen of the woods. Of 477 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 84%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near University Park?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Hen of the woods (up to 82%), Lion's mane (up to 77%), Lobster mushroom (up to 76%), Chicken of the woods (up to 71%), Honey mushroom (up to 68%), Indigo milk cap (up to 29%), King bolete (up to 22%).
Where is the best forest patch near University Park today?
The top-ranked patch is 34 km E of the city center, with a 82% fruiting probability for Hen of the woods.