Mushroom forecast near Waterloo, IA
As of 2026-09-29, 317 forest patches within 30 km of Waterloo, IA show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Honey mushroom, King bolete.
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 Waterloo.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 100%Hen of the woods
7 km NW · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Hen of the woods
7 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Hen of the woods
21 km NE · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lion's mane
7 km NW · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lion's mane
7 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lion's mane
21 km NE · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
7 km NW · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
7 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Lobster mushroom
25 km NE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Honey mushroom
7 km NW · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Honey mushroom
7 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 100%Honey mushroom
21 km NE · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 29 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 87%Chicken of the woods
7 km NW · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 87%Chicken of the woods
7 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 85%Chicken of the woods
21 km NE · 0.9 acres
Peak Sep 30 (100%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 53%Indigo milk cap
7 km NW · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 30 (74%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 53%Indigo milk cap
7 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (74%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 51%Indigo milk cap
25 km NE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 30 (69%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 30%King bolete
25 km NE · 0.4 acres
Peak Sep 29 (30%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 30%King bolete
25 km NE · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 29 (30%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%King bolete
7 km NW · 1.1 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.
- 🔒King bolete
30 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
30 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
30 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
30 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
30 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
30 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
30 km NE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
32 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
32 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
32 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
32 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
32 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
32 km NE · 1.8 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
34 km E · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
34 km E · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
34 km E · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
34 km E · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
35 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
35 km N · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
40 km NW · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
40 km NW · 0.7 acres
View in app - 🔒Pacific golden chanterelle
45 km E · 12 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Waterloo right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 317 forest patches within 30 km of Waterloo, IA show ≥60% fruiting probability; top species: Honey mushroom, King bolete. Of 584 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 100%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Waterloo?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Hen of the woods (up to 100%), Lion's mane (up to 100%), Lobster mushroom (up to 100%), Honey mushroom (up to 100%), Chicken of the woods (up to 87%), Indigo milk cap (up to 53%), King bolete (up to 30%).
Where is the best forest patch near Waterloo today?
The top-ranked patch is 7 km NW of the city center, with a 100% fruiting probability for Hen of the woods.