Mushroom forecast near Columbus, IN
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Columbus, IN show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 57% (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
- 56%Chicken of the woods
20 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (56%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 53%Chicken of the woods
20 km W · 39 acres
Peak Sep 29 (53%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 51%Chicken of the woods
18 km W · 448 acres
Peak Sep 29 (51%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 44%Lion's mane
20 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 43%Lion's mane
20 km W · 39 acres
Peak Sep 29 (43%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 42%Lion's mane
18 km W · 448 acres
Peak Sep 29 (42%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 31%Hen of the woods
20 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (31%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 30%Hen of the woods
20 km W · 39 acres
Peak Sep 29 (30%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Hen of the woods
18 km W · 448 acres
Peak Sep 29 (29%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 30%Lobster mushroom
20 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (30%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 30%Lobster mushroom
20 km W · 39 acres
Peak Sep 29 (30%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Lobster mushroom
18 km W · 448 acres
Peak Sep 29 (29%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 23%Honey mushroom
20 km N · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (23%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 23%Honey mushroom
20 km W · 39 acres
Peak Sep 29 (23%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 23%Honey mushroom
31 km W · 32 acres
Peak Sep 29 (23%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 13%King bolete
18 km NW · 12 acres
Peak Sep 29 (13%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 13%King bolete
30 km W · 6.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (13%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
16 km W · 2.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (12%) · 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
34 km W · 14 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
35 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
35 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
35 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
35 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
35 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
37 km W · 72 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
37 km W · 72 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
37 km W · 72 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
37 km W · 72 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
38 km SW · 14 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
44 km SW · 23 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
45 km SW · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
52 km NW · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
52 km NW · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
52 km NW · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
52 km NW · 0.9 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
52 km NW · 0.9 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Columbus right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Columbus, IN show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 57% (Chicken of the woods). Of 1155 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 57%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Columbus?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Chicken of the woods (up to 56%), Lion's mane (up to 44%), Hen of the woods (up to 31%), Lobster mushroom (up to 30%), Honey mushroom (up to 23%), King bolete (up to 13%).
Where is the best forest patch near Columbus today?
The top-ranked patch is 20 km N of the city center, with a 56% fruiting probability for Chicken of the woods.