Utah Mushroom Calendar
Mushroom season across Utah arrives with the fall rains — the first soaking storms of September and October bring the year's biggest flush. The strongest months in the observation record are May, August, and October. The charts below aggregate iNaturalist observations from 3 towns across Utah; pick a town for its local calendar.
Towns
3
Best months
May, August, and October
Species tracked
7
The Shape of the Utah Season
All species and all 3 towns combined — local observations by month.
What Fruits When in Utah
JFMAMJJASONDMorelKing BoleteChanterelleOysterLion's Mane / Bear's HeadBlewitShaggy Mane
Shading shows when each species typically fruits within about 10 miles, not abundance. Based on iNaturalist observation trends.
Utah 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 Utah?
In Utah most mushroom activity arrives with the fall rains. The strongest months in the observation record are May, August, and October.
What mushrooms grow in Utah?
7 species are tracked across the 3 Utah calendars, including Morel, King Bolete, Chanterelle, Oyster, Lion's Mane / Bear's Head, Blewit, Shaggy Mane. 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.