Idaho Mushroom Calendar
Mushroom season across Idaho comes in two waves — a spring window after snowmelt and a larger fall window with the first soaking rains. The strongest months in the observation record are May, September, and October. The charts below aggregate iNaturalist observations from 4 towns across Idaho; pick a town for its local calendar.
Towns
4
Best months
May, September, and October
Species tracked
10
The Shape of the Idaho Season
All species and all 4 towns combined — local observations by month.
What Fruits When in Idaho
JFMAMJJASONDMorelKing BoleteMatsutakeChanterelleOysterLobsterLion's Mane / Bear's HeadThe PrinceShaggy ManeChicken of the Woods
Shading shows when each species typically fruits within about 10 miles, not abundance. Based on iNaturalist observation trends.
Idaho City Calendars
Track the Season as It Happens
These calendars show typical timing. A free Salish Mushrooms account adds live environmental layers to the Forayz map — soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent precipitation, updated daily — so you can see which storms actually soaked the woods.
Common Questions
When is mushroom season in Idaho?
Mushroom season in Idaho comes in two waves: a spring window after snowmelt and a larger fall window with the first soaking rains. The strongest months in the observation record are May, September, and October.
What mushrooms grow in Idaho?
10 species are tracked across the 4 Idaho calendars, including Morel, King Bolete, Matsutake, Chanterelle, Oyster, Lobster, Lion's Mane / Bear's Head, The Prince. The grid above shows when each one typically fruits.
For live conditions on an interactive map — recent rain, soil moisture and temperature, recent burns, public land boundaries, and forest types — explore the Forayz map.