Royal Gorge / Wet Mountains

San Isabel NF and Wet Mountains south of Canon City. Ponderosa at lower elevations, mixed conifer above 8,000 ft. Monsoon-driven moisture window. Less explored foraging territory.

Trees:Ponderosa Pine Douglas Fir Aspen

Permit Info →

Updated Apr 19, 6:09 PM MT

Foraging Potential80/100

✅Moisture

❌Soil Temp

✅No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.65"

Precip 14d

0.90"

Soil Temp

36°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(1)

Royal Gorge Park East Ridge Campground

developed

~7.9 mi from centerFee required/night

⚠ 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.

12%

Drought

None

Snowmelt

steady

Viable Species

MODERATE

Red-Belted Conk

soil temp marginal (36°F vs 50°F min)

MODERATE

Devil's Cigar

soil temp marginal (36°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

False Morel (Gyromitra)

soil temp marginal (36°F vs 50°F min)

Limiting Factors

Soil too cold