Mushroom forecast near Independence, KS
As of 2026-09-29, 79 forest patches within 30 km of Independence, KS show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Chicken 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 Independence.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 66%Chicken of the woods
21 km W · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 66%Chicken of the woods
23 km W · 1.3 acres
Peak Sep 29 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 65%Chicken of the woods
22 km W · 20 acres
Peak Sep 29 (65%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Lobster mushroom
21 km W · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (36%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Lobster mushroom
23 km W · 1.3 acres
Peak Sep 29 (36%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 36%Lobster mushroom
22 km W · 20 acres
Peak Sep 29 (36%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 28%Indigo milk cap
21 km W · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (28%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 28%Indigo milk cap
23 km W · 1.3 acres
Peak Sep 29 (28%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 28%Indigo milk cap
22 km W · 20 acres
Peak Sep 29 (28%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 23%Hen of the woods
20 km NW · 14 acres
Peak Sep 29 (23%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 19%Hen of the woods
20 km NW · 45 acres
Peak Sep 29 (19%) · 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.
- 🔒Chicken of the woods
33 km SW · 8.0 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
33 km SW · 23 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
34 km SW · 0.2 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Independence right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 79 forest patches within 30 km of Independence, KS show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Chicken of the woods. Of 1284 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 66%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Independence?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Chicken of the woods (up to 66%), Lobster mushroom (up to 36%), Indigo milk cap (up to 28%), Hen of the woods (up to 23%).
Where is the best forest patch near Independence today?
The top-ranked patch is 21 km W of the city center, with a 66% fruiting probability for Chicken of the woods.