McCall Mushroom Calendar
McCall sits in the Idaho Batholith and has a drier, rain-shadowed climate — about 23.1 inches of rain a year. The ground warms and reaches early fruiting potential around May, though frost is still possible until about Jun 10. Summer dries out — July through September typically see under an inch of rain — and fruiting goes quiet until the rains return in October, kicking off the year's main flush. Winter then shuts the season down hard and early.
Best months
May, June, and September
Ground warms
~May
Frost-free
Jun 10 – Sep 10
Annual rain
23.1"
Driest
July through September
Species tracked
4
What Fruits When Near McCall
JFMAMJJASONDMorelKing BoleteChanterelleHedgehogregOysterregLion's Mane / Bear's HeadregShaggy Mane
Shading shows when each species typically fruits within about 10 miles, not abundance. Based on iNaturalist observation trends. reg = pooled from the surrounding area where local sightings were sparse.
The Shape of the Season
All species combined — local observations within about 10 miles, by month.
Weather Through the Year
Average daily high–low (°F)
Average monthly precipitation (inches)
The Forest Around McCall
Dominant tree species within about 10 km — the hosts that shape which mushrooms grow here.
- Douglas-fir31.7%
- Grand Fir19.4%
- Ponderosa Pine16.2%
- Subalpine Fir11.9%
- Lodgepole Pine11.6%
Track the Season as It Happens
This calendar shows typical timing. A free Salish Mushrooms account adds live environmental layers — soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent precipitation — on the Forayz map.
Species to Know Near McCall
Common Questions
When is mushroom season in McCall?
Mushroom season near McCall comes in two waves: a spring window after snowmelt and a larger fall window with the first soaking rains. The strongest months in the local observation record are May, June, and September.
When do morels fruit near McCall?
Morel reports near McCall peak in May. Timing tracks soil temperature, so south-facing slopes and lower elevations start earlier and higher ground runs later.
What mushrooms grow near McCall?
4 species show up in the observation record within about 10 miles of McCall, including Morel, King Bolete, Chanterelle, Shaggy Mane. The calendar above shows when each one typically fruits.
Want live conditions instead of climatology? The Forayz map layers soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent burns over the same area.