Foraging in Marquette
Is there foraging camping in Marquette or at Kona Hills?
There are ample opportunities to forage at Kona Hills
One of the quiet joys of staying at Kona Hills Campground is discovering all of the gifts that nature provides. Beyond the overlooks, trails, and forests, Kona Hills is home to an array of wild edible plants — especially berries and mushrooms.
The land at Kona Hills is covered in Thimbleberries, which is a unique type of berry primarily found in northern climates. Thimbleberries are a local favorite sweet with a hint of tartness. They are extremely delicate fruit and best eaten shortly after picked, or made into jam.
Additionally, the high ground of Kona Hills is prime real estate for blueberries. Yields of blueberries vary year to year, primarily depending on the amount of rain our area gets.
There are also significant patches of mushrooms to be found across the land. So far we’ve identified black trumpets, oysters, chanterelles, boletes, russalas, and even morels.
Please foraging responsibly and leave plenty of treats for others.
