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Sheyenne NG Oak Savanna Foraging Conditions — ForageIQ

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Sheyenne NG Oak Savanna

1,000–1,350 ft · ND🚗 Directions

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Sheyenne National Grassland — the only tallgrass prairie national grassland in the USFS system, centered on the Sheyenne River in SE North Dakota. Bur oak savanna islands with aspen, cottonwood, and green ash along river terraces. Morels in dying cottonwood and elm bottoms; spring season late, typically early-mid May.

Trees:Bur Oak Aspen Cottonwood

Updated Apr 19, 6:21 PM MT

Foraging Potential60/100

✅Moisture

❌Soil Temp

❌No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.00"

Precip 14d

0.00"

Soil Temp

38°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)

Jorgen's Hollow Campground

developed

USFS~8.8 mi from centerFee required/night

Dakota Prairie Grasslands

⚠ 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

None

Snowmelt

complete

Viable Species

MODERATE

Oyster Mushroom

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 40°F min)

MODERATE

Turkey Tail

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Dryad's Saddle

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Witch's Butter

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Chaga

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Jelly Ear

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Scarlet Elf Cup

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Dead Man's Fingers

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Artist's Conk

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Birch Polypore

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Tinder Fungus

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Devil's Urn

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Red-Belted Conk

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 50°F min)

MODERATE

Thin-Walled Maze Polypore

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Mossy Maze Polypore

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

False Turkey Tail

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Half-Free Morel

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Early Morel

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Snow Fungus

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Wood Ear

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Black Cup

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Green Elfcup

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Aspen Oyster

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Devil's Cigar

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

King Alfred's Cakes

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

MODERATE

Oak Mazegill

soil temp marginal (38°F vs 55°F min)

Limiting Factors

Soil too coldHard freeze in 48h