Mushroom forecast near Columbus, NJ
As of 2026-09-29, 2099 forest patches within 30 km of Columbus, NJ show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lobster mushroom, Pacific golden chanterelle, 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 Columbus.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 100%Lobster mushroom
7 km N · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
9 km SW · 1.6 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
10 km SW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 94%Chicken of the woods
7 km N · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 94%Chicken of the woods
11 km N · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 94%Chicken of the woods
12 km N · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 71%Lion's mane
18 km NW · 13 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 71%Lion's mane
19 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 65%Lion's mane
18 km NW · 56 acres
Peak Sep 30 (91%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 68%Pacific golden chanterelle
23 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (68%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 68%Pacific golden chanterelle
26 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (68%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 68%Pacific golden chanterelle
27 km E · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (68%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 40%Honey mushroom
18 km NW · 13 acres
Peak Sep 30 (57%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 40%Honey mushroom
19 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (57%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 37%Honey mushroom
18 km NW · 56 acres
Peak Sep 30 (52%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%King bolete
23 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%King bolete
26 km E · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%King bolete
27 km E · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 32%Hen of the woods
18 km NW · 13 acres
Peak Sep 29 (32%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 32%Hen of the woods
19 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (32%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Hen of the woods
18 km NW · 56 acres
Peak Sep 29 (29%) · 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
24 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
25 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
25 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
30 km E · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
31 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
34 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
42 km N · 62 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
42 km N · 62 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
42 km N · 62 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
44 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
44 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
44 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
44 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
44 km NE · 2.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
44 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
44 km NE · 2.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
45 km N · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
46 km N · 4.0 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
47 km E · 6.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
47 km N · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
47 km SW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
47 km N · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
48 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
52 km E · 1.3 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Columbus right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 2099 forest patches within 30 km of Columbus, NJ show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lobster mushroom, Pacific golden chanterelle, Chicken of the woods. Of 3009 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 100%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Columbus?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Lobster mushroom (up to 100%), Chicken of the woods (up to 94%), Lion's mane (up to 71%), Pacific golden chanterelle (up to 68%), Honey mushroom (up to 40%), King bolete (up to 33%), Hen of the woods (up to 32%).
Where is the best forest patch near Columbus today?
The top-ranked patch is 7 km N of the city center, with a 100% fruiting probability for Lobster mushroom.