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SE MN Driftless Foraging Conditions — ForageIQ

SE MN Driftless

Southeast Minnesota blufflands along the Mississippi. Unglaciated driftless terrain with oak-hickory ravines and hardwood coulees. Root River, Whitewater, and Zumbro valleys are prime morel hunting. Later season than IA and IL driftless.

Trees:White Oak Sugar Maple Basswood

Updated Apr 19, 6:15 PM MT

Foraging Potential60/100

✅Moisture

❌Soil Temp

❌No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

40°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(10)

Trailside Campground

developed

~4.2 mi from center

48 sites

watertoiletshowerelectric hookup

Vinegar Ridge Campground

developed

State~4.4 mi from centerFee required/night

5 sites

toilet

North End City Park

developed

~4.5 mi from centerFee required/night

10 sites

watershowerelectric hookup

Canoe Campsite

developed

~4.7 mi from center

Peterson RV Campground

developed

~4.8 mi from centerFee required/night

10 sites

watertoiletelectric hookup

Reserve →

Wet Bark Campground

developed

MN DNR~5.4 mi from centerFee required/night

5 sites

Cushon's Peak Campground

developed

~6.4 mi from centerFee required/night

watertoilet

Reserve →

Outback Ranch

developed

~6.9 mi from center

Houston Nature Center Trailhead Campground

developed

~9 mi from centerFee required/night

9 sites

shower

Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging

developed

~9.4 mi from centerFee required/night

watertoiletshowerelectric hookup

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.

SE MN Driftless

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Nearby Camping

Trailside Campground

Vinegar Ridge Campground

North End City Park

Canoe Campsite

Peterson RV Campground

Wet Bark Campground

Cushon's Peak Campground

Outback Ranch

Houston Nature Center Trailhead Campground

Eagle Cliff Campground & Lodging

Viable Species

Limiting Factors