Mushroom forecast near Ankeny, IA
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Ankeny, IA show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 50% (Honey mushroom).
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 Ankeny.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 50%Chicken of the woods
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Chicken of the woods
14 km NW · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Chicken of the woods
14 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Hen of the woods
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Hen of the woods
14 km NW · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Hen of the woods
14 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lion's mane
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lion's mane
14 km NW · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lion's mane
14 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (97%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lobster mushroom
21 km E · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lobster mushroom
31 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 49%Lobster mushroom
14 km S · 34 acres
Peak Sep 29 (49%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Honey mushroom
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Honey mushroom
14 km NW · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Honey mushroom
14 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Indigo milk cap
14 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (43%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Indigo milk cap
20 km NW · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (43%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 35%Indigo milk cap
14 km NW · 9.6 acres
Peak Sep 30 (42%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
13 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (20%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
14 km NW · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (20%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
15 km NW · 2.0 acres
Peak Sep 30 (20%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 4%Pacific golden chanterelle
28 km SE · 6.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (4%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 3%Pacific golden chanterelle
28 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (3%) · 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
27 km E · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
35 km SE · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
36 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
37 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
37 km NW · 3.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
37 km NW · 3.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
37 km NW · 3.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
37 km NW · 3.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
39 km N · 1.6 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
41 km N · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
47 km S · 34 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
48 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
48 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
48 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
48 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
48 km SW · 8.9 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
48 km SW · 8.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
48 km SW · 15 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
48 km SW · 15 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
49 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
49 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
49 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
49 km NW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
50 km SW · 39 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Ankeny right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Ankeny, IA show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 50% (Honey mushroom). Of 889 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 50%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Ankeny?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Chicken of the woods (up to 50%), Hen of the woods (up to 50%), Lion's mane (up to 50%), Lobster mushroom (up to 50%), Honey mushroom (up to 50%), Indigo milk cap (up to 36%), King bolete (up to 12%), Pacific golden chanterelle (up to 4%).
Where is the best forest patch near Ankeny today?
The top-ranked patch is 13 km NW of the city center, with a 50% fruiting probability for Chicken of the woods.