Foraging Areas
The general map boundaries are approximations and exact public land boundaries can change. Use of these maps is at your own risk. Please contact me with questions, suggestions, or corrections.
Large public forests in Oregon and Washington make it convenient to find mushroom-picking areas. Here you will discover a detailed map showcasing public lands in these states where you may be able to legally forage. These maps provide an extensive overview of foraging areas, including information on restrictions, permits, and additional resources. Typically, in National Forests, you can pick a small amount for personal use without a permit. However, restrictions apply in heavy-use areas such as campgrounds, and picking is strictly prohibited in Wilderness areas.
In National Parks, foraging is often allowed, although in smaller quantities. Please note that picking along trails, campgrounds, and other heavily used areas is generally not permitted. Additionally, mushroom picking is discouraged in local parks within cities like Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver BC due to the impact it may have on the habitat. There are however some ‘weedy’ mushrooms that one may pick nearly indiscriminately.
For a broader understanding of mushroom-picking areas in the Pacific Northwest, please refer to our region-specific pages and find more detailed information there.
Washington
Cascades – North
North Cascades National Park
Darrington
State Route 530
30mi East of Arlington, WA
Hwy 2
Stevens Pass – West
(In Progress)
Includes: Monroe, Sultan, Startup, Gold Bar, Index, Skykomish
Hwy 2
Stevens Pass – East
(In Progress)
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass – West
I-90 Snoqualmie Pass – East
Ashford, WA
Olympic Peninsula
Kitsap Peninsula
Below you will find a full map of potential foraging areas in Oregon and Washington that have not been organized or checked for accuracy.
Please contact us if you are familiar with any of these areas and would like to suggest or contribute to improvements.
I made a better page specific to the Olympic Peninsula here