Mushroom forecast near Western Springs, IL
As of 2026-09-29, 38 forest patches within 30 km of Western Springs, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: 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 Western Springs.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 78%Lobster mushroom
17 km SW · 3.6 acres
Peak Sep 29 (78%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 73%Lobster mushroom
32 km S · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (73%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 72%Lobster mushroom
26 km S · 2.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (72%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 72%Chicken of the woods
17 km SW · 3.6 acres
Peak Sep 30 (84%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 70%Chicken of the woods
26 km S · 2.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (70%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 66%Chicken of the woods
32 km S · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (66%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 72%Hen of the woods
17 km SW · 3.6 acres
Peak Sep 30 (79%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 66%Hen of the woods
25 km SW · 29 acres
Peak Sep 30 (73%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 65%Hen of the woods
25 km SW · 40 acres
Peak Sep 30 (71%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 72%Lion's mane
17 km SW · 3.6 acres
Peak Sep 30 (79%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 68%Lion's mane
32 km S · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (68%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 67%Lion's mane
26 km S · 2.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (67%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 60%Honey mushroom
17 km SW · 3.6 acres
Peak Sep 30 (69%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 54%Honey mushroom
32 km S · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (54%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 52%Honey mushroom
25 km SW · 29 acres
Peak Sep 30 (59%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 30%Indigo milk cap
17 km SW · 3.6 acres
Peak Sep 29 (30%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Indigo milk cap
25 km SW · 29 acres
Peak Sep 29 (29%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 28%Indigo milk cap
25 km SW · 40 acres
Peak Sep 29 (28%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 19%King bolete
17 km SW · 3.6 acres
Peak Sep 29 (19%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 18%King bolete
32 km S · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (18%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 17%King bolete
26 km S · 2.0 acres
Peak Sep 29 (17%) · 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.
- 🔒King bolete
41 km W · 22 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
41 km W · 22 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
41 km W · 22 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
41 km W · 22 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
41 km W · 22 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
44 km SW · 13 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
44 km SW · 13 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
44 km SW · 13 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
44 km SW · 13 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
44 km SW · 13 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
44 km SW · 13 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
45 km SW · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
45 km SW · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
45 km SW · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
45 km SW · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
45 km SW · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
45 km SW · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
45 km SW · 10 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
48 km SE · 0.4 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
51 km SE · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
52 km W · 0.2 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Western Springs right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 38 forest patches within 30 km of Western Springs, IL show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Lobster mushroom, Hen of the woods. Of 350 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 80%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Western Springs?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Lobster mushroom (up to 78%), Chicken of the woods (up to 72%), Hen of the woods (up to 72%), Lion's mane (up to 72%), Honey mushroom (up to 60%), Indigo milk cap (up to 30%), King bolete (up to 19%).
Where is the best forest patch near Western Springs today?
The top-ranked patch is 17 km SW of the city center, with a 78% fruiting probability for Lobster mushroom.