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3,200–7,242 ft · SD🚗 Directions
Legendary Black Hills ponderosa pine and white spruce. Well-known burn morel country — fires from the past 1-3 years (Cement, Jasper, Battle Creek) consistently produce. Aspen pockets and creek bottoms also hold yellow morels. Higher elevations extend the season into June.
Updated Apr 19, 6:18 PM MT
Precip 7d
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Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
30°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
Black Hills National Forest
Black Hills National Forest
Black Hills National Forest
Black Hills National Forest
Black Hills National Forest
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⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 48°F min)
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 40°F min)
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (30°F vs 50°F min)