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5,000–9,000 ft · CA🚗 Directions
Tahoe NF and Eldorado NF. Mixed conifer with white fir, red fir, Jeffrey pine, sugar pine. California's most accessible Sierra foraging. King boletes in red fir zones. Chanterelles lower.
Updated Apr 19, 6:13 PM MT
Precip 7d
1.70"
Precip 14d
4.70"
Soil Temp
34°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.
Tahoe National Forest
Tahoe National Forest
Tahoe National Forest
⚠ 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.
36%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
accelerating
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (34°F vs 50°F min)