Where Do Morel Mushrooms Grow?

Usually, the mushrooms grow on the edges of wooded areas, especially around oak, elm, ash, and aspen trees. Look for dead or dying trees while you're on the hunt too, because morels tend to grow right around the base. Another good place to check for mushrooms is in any area that's been recently disturbed.

What states do morel mushrooms grow?

Included are the states of the Appalachian region of Kentucky and Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas, North Carolina, Maryland and Virginia. About this same time in the season there'll be a few reports of morel sightings from the Western region as well. Soon to follow is the southern region of the Midwest.

What conditions do morel mushrooms grow in?

Morels like rich black or sandy soil and not clay. You may find them next to river of streams. But some have found them in tall grasses and areas with just black dirt. The hardest thing is to adjust your eyes to see a morel as they are the same color as the ground and the leaves and twigs/branches that surround them.