Siuslaw NF / Oregon Dunes

Siuslaw National Forest and Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area along the central Oregon coast. Sitka spruce, Douglas fir, western hemlock, and shore pine on the coastal headlands; Oregon grape and salal understory. Mary\u2019s Peak (coast range high point), Cape Perpetua. Rich fall chanterelle (Pacific golden), hedgehog, matsutake, and cauliflower country; lobster mushrooms under spruce.

Trees:Sitka Spruce Douglas Fir Western Hemlock

Permit Info →

Updated Apr 19, 6:23 PM MT

Foraging Potential80/100

✅Moisture

❌Soil Temp

✅No Freeze

✅No Drought

Precip 7d

0.70"

Precip 14d

1.40"

Soil Temp

48°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(2)

Archie Knowles Campground

developed

USFS~5.4 mi from center

Siuslaw National Forest

Reserve →

North Fork Siuslaw Campground

developed

USFS~6.9 mi from center

Siuslaw National Forest

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.

Drought

None

Snowmelt

complete

Viable Species

HIGH

True Morel

All conditions met

HIGH

Oyster Mushroom

All conditions met

Limiting Factors

Soil warmth not sustained (need 3+ days)