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600–2,500 ft · OK🚗 Directions
Oklahoma side of the Ouachita NF — shortleaf pine, white oak, hickory across the Ouachita Mountains east of McAlester. Excellent yellow morel territory in spring; chanterelles, lobster, and hen-of-the-woods through summer/fall. Heavy public access via Talimena Scenic Drive.
Updated Apr 19, 6:18 PM MT
Precip 7d
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Precip 14d
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Soil Temp
55°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.
Ouachita National Forest
Ouachita National Forest
Ouachita 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.
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Drought
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Snowmelt
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soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
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soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (55°F vs 55°F min)
All conditions met