Springtime = Morels


Spring mushroom season is quickly approaching. Morels often appear in western Washington and Oregon by early March.


Oregon and Washington Burn Maps

Discover some of the most promising places to find burn morels

Online Course: Morels and Similar Species

Included With Morel Maps

Over 10 Morel Species

Learn about the impressive number of morel species found in the Pacific Northwest including identification, key habitats, and seasonality

Common Lookalikes

Other morel-like species that are also found at similar times and in similar habitats as true morels

Unfamiliar Edible Species

Details on other morel-like mushrooms with key species from the genera Verpa, Gyromitra, and Helvella

Stay informed

Follow along throughout the 2025 season.

Includes weekly updates on foraging conditions throughout the region based on local weather, snowmelt, precipitation, and reports from the field