Ozark Highlands
800–1,772 ft · MO🚗 Directions
Heart of Ozark morel country. Oak-hickory forests with scattered ash, elm, and tulip poplar. Stream bottoms and north-facing slopes are prime habitat. Missouri's most productive morel terrain — experienced hunters report 100+ morel days in good years. SCAN station coverage excellent.
Updated Apr 13, 6:45 PM
Precip 7d
0.35"
Precip 14d
0.70"
Soil Temp
66°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
Viable Species
moisture marginal
Limiting Factors
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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.