Mushroom forecast near Chapel Hill, NC
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Chapel Hill, NC show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 53% (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 Chapel Hill.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 42%Chicken of the woods
8 km NE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 42%Chicken of the woods
11 km E · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 41%Chicken of the woods
18 km W · 3.1 acres
Peak Sep 30 (47%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%Lion's mane
18 km W · 3.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Lion's mane
7 km NW · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (29%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 28%Lion's mane
8 km NE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (28%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Lobster mushroom
8 km NE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 29%Lobster mushroom
11 km E · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 27%Lobster mushroom
28 km NE · 0.7 acres
Peak Sep 30 (30%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 27%Hen of the woods
18 km W · 3.1 acres
Peak Sep 30 (29%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 27%Hen of the woods
16 km S · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (27%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 26%Hen of the woods
8 km NE · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (26%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 21%Honey mushroom
18 km W · 3.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (21%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 19%Honey mushroom
16 km S · 10 acres
Peak Sep 29 (19%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 18%Honey mushroom
15 km NW · 3.3 acres
Peak Sep 29 (18%) · 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
32 km SW · 46 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
32 km SW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
32 km SW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
32 km SW · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
32 km W · 98 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
32 km W · 98 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
32 km W · 98 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
32 km W · 98 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
32 km W · 98 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
32 km W · 98 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
33 km W · 1.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
33 km W · 180 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
33 km W · 180 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
33 km W · 180 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
34 km W · 151 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
34 km W · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
34 km W · 0.2 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Chapel Hill right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Chapel Hill, NC show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 53% (Chicken of the woods). Of 6939 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 53%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Chapel Hill?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Chicken of the woods (up to 42%), Lion's mane (up to 33%), Lobster mushroom (up to 29%), Hen of the woods (up to 27%), Honey mushroom (up to 21%).
Where is the best forest patch near Chapel Hill today?
The top-ranked patch is 8 km NE of the city center, with a 42% fruiting probability for Chicken of the woods.