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600–1,200 ft · IL🚗 Directions
Northwest Illinois driftless region along the Mississippi bluffs. Unglaciated terrain with steep wooded ravines of white oak, hickory, and elm. Apple Creek and tributary valleys are prime morel habitat. Cooler season than southern IL.
Updated Apr 19, 6:14 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.00"
Precip 14d
0.00"
Soil Temp
45°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.
No campgrounds within 10 mi. Try widening the radius.
⚠ 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 (45°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (45°F vs 55°F min)