Mushroom forecast near Des Moines, IA
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Des Moines, 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 Des Moines.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 50%Chicken of the woods
21 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Chicken of the woods
25 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Chicken of the woods
25 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Hen of the woods
21 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Hen of the woods
25 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Hen of the woods
25 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lion's mane
21 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lion's mane
25 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (97%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lion's mane
25 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lobster mushroom
21 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lobster mushroom
25 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Lobster mushroom
25 km NE · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Honey mushroom
21 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Honey mushroom
25 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 50%Honey mushroom
25 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Indigo milk cap
25 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (43%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Indigo milk cap
25 km SE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Indigo milk cap
27 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
21 km SE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (12%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
25 km NE · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 29 (12%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
6 km E · 34 acres
Peak Sep 29 (12%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 4%Pacific golden chanterelle
17 km SE · 6.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (4%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 3%Pacific golden chanterelle
17 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
29 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
29 km E · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
29 km E · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
34 km SW · 34 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
34 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
36 km S · 21 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
40 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
43 km W · 39 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
44 km W · 8.9 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
44 km W · 8.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
44 km W · 15 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
44 km W · 15 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
48 km NW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
48 km NW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
48 km NW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
48 km NW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
49 km NW · 137 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
49 km NW · 137 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
49 km NW · 137 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
49 km NW · 137 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
49 km NW · 3.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
49 km NW · 3.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
49 km NW · 3.3 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
49 km NW · 3.3 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Des Moines right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Des Moines, IA show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 50% (Honey mushroom). Of 1098 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 50%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Des Moines?
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 Des Moines today?
The top-ranked patch is 21 km SE of the city center, with a 50% fruiting probability for Chicken of the woods.