Colville NF / Selkirks

Colville National Forest in northeastern WA — Selkirk, Kettle River, and Pend Oreille mountain ranges. Western hemlock, western red cedar, western larch, Douglas fir, grand fir, and lodgepole pine. Sullivan Lake, Salmo-Priest Wilderness. Fall chanterelle, matsutake, king bolete, cauliflower, and lobster — less pressured than the Cascades; classic inland-Northwest fungi.

Trees:Western Larch Douglas Fir Grand Fir

Permit Info →

Updated Apr 19, 6:23 PM MT

Foraging Potential80/100

✅Moisture

❌Soil Temp

✅No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

43°F

SWE

Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.

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Nearby Camping

Within(7)

Flodelle Campground

developed

developed

USFS~8.3 mi from centerFee required/night

Colville National Forest

Reserve →

⚠ 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.

Drought

None

Snowmelt

complete

Viable Species

MODERATE

True Morel

soil temp marginal (43°F vs 48°F min)

HIGH

Oyster Mushroom

All conditions met

Limiting Factors

Soil warmth not sustained (need 3+ days)