Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest - Field Trip - Brown Creek Campground

• We will carpool from the back of the Haggen Parking Lot on Cooper Point Road.  Meet by the mailbox and ballot box.
• Meet at 7:30am
• Return by 2:30 to 3:00pm.

Directions to Brown Creek Campground

From US 101 turn west onto the Skokomish Valley Road (6 miles north of Shelton and 7 miles south of Hoodsport). Drive west on the Skokomish Valley Road from the George Adams State Fish Hatchery for about 5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 23 and drive 9.0 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 2353 and drive ~0.75 mile to the South Fork Skokomish River Bridge. Cross the bridge and make a sharp turn to the right onto Forest Road 2340. Drive 0.25 mile to Brown Creek Campground (500 ft).

Mushroom Picking Supplies

Basic:

• Watch to keep track of time
• Rain Gear
• Breathable Basket
• Compass
• Knife
• Soft Brush
• Mushroom Identification Guide
• Paper Bags
• Whistle or Walkie Talkie
• Small flashlight
• Hiking boots or good shoes

Optional

• Lunch
• Water
• Matches
• Hat
• Snacks
• Walking Stick
• Fingerless Gloves
• Be sure to have a buddy to foray with to keep and keep an eye on each other at all times.  On most field trips, we spread out in groups of 3 or 4.  Never go off by yourself.