Mushroom forecast near Elon, NC
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Elon, 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 Elon.
Top forest patches within 30 km — 2026-09-29
- 52%Chicken of the woods
18 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (63%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 51%Chicken of the woods
19 km SE · 98 acres
Peak Sep 30 (62%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 51%Chicken of the woods
19 km SE · 180 acres
Peak Sep 30 (62%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 46%Lobster mushroom
18 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 45%Lobster mushroom
19 km SE · 98 acres
Peak Sep 30 (49%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 45%Lobster mushroom
19 km SE · 180 acres
Peak Sep 30 (49%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 45%Lion's mane
18 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 29 (45%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 44%Lion's mane
19 km SE · 98 acres
Peak Sep 29 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 44%Lion's mane
19 km SE · 180 acres
Peak Sep 29 (44%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 42%Hen of the woods
18 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (50%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 41%Hen of the woods
19 km SE · 98 acres
Peak Sep 30 (49%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 41%Hen of the woods
19 km SE · 180 acres
Peak Sep 30 (49%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 33%Honey mushroom
18 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (37%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 32%Honey mushroom
19 km SE · 98 acres
Peak Sep 30 (36%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 32%Honey mushroom
19 km SE · 180 acres
Peak Sep 30 (36%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 23%Indigo milk cap
18 km S · 0.2 acres
Peak Sep 30 (33%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 23%Indigo milk cap
19 km SE · 98 acres
Peak Sep 30 (32%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 22%Indigo milk cap
19 km SE · 180 acres
Peak Sep 30 (32%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 16%King bolete
18 km SE · 151 acres
Peak Sep 29 (16%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 12%King bolete
18 km SE · 1.1 acres
Peak Sep 29 (12%) · Days 3–15 🔒
View in app - 7%King bolete
18 km SE · 1.3 acres
Peak Sep 29 (7%) · 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.
- 🔒Hen of the woods
36 km S · 3.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
36 km S · 3.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
36 km S · 3.1 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
36 km S · 3.1 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
37 km S · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒King bolete
37 km S · 46 acres
View in app - 🔒Lobster mushroom
37 km S · 46 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
39 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
39 km SE · 0.2 acres
View in app - 🔒Chicken of the woods
53 km SW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Hen of the woods
53 km SW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Lion's mane
53 km SW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Honey mushroom
53 km SW · 28 acres
View in app - 🔒Indigo milk cap
53 km SW · 28 acres
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find mushrooms near Elon right now?
As of 2026-09-29, 0 forest patches within 30 km of Elon, NC show ≥60% fruiting probability; the highest today is 53% (Chicken of the woods). Of 5546 forest patches within 30 km, the highest fruiting probability today is 53%.
What mushrooms are fruiting near Elon?
Forecast for 2026-09-29 within 30 km: Chicken of the woods (up to 52%), Lobster mushroom (up to 46%), Lion's mane (up to 45%), Hen of the woods (up to 42%), Honey mushroom (up to 33%), Indigo milk cap (up to 23%), King bolete (up to 16%).
Where is the best forest patch near Elon today?
The top-ranked patch is 18 km S of the city center, with a 52% fruiting probability for Chicken of the woods.