Cindersap Forest Guide
Cindersap Forest is one of the most core outdoor areas in Stardew Valley, connecting multiple important locations in Pelican Town.
Basic Information
- Location: South of Pelican Town, right turn from farm exit
- Area: Large outdoor area
- Functions: Foraging, fishing, NPC interaction, festival hosting
Area Layout
North (Leading to Pelican Town)
- Connects to Pelican Town Square
- Entrance to Secret Woods (needs Steel Axe to chop stump)
- Flower Dance festival location
East
- Marnieโs Ranch: Purchase animals and animal feed
- Leahโs Cottage: Leahโs residence
- Path leading to the Beach
South
- Lake: Important fishing water area
- Leads to Cindersap Forest south entrance
- Moonlight Jellies festival location
West
- Leads to Farm
- Leads to Bus Stop (can go to Desert after repair)
NPC Buildings
Marnieโs Ranch
- NPC: Marnie
- Function: Purchase animals (chickens, cows, sheep, pigs, etc.)
- Business Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Closed Monday and Tuesday)
- Animal Feed: 50g each
Leahโs Cottage
- NPC: Leah
- Location: East of Cindersap Forest
- Features: Leahโs sculptures and paintings
Forageables
Spring
| Forageable | Sell Price | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Horseradish | 50g | Ground foraging |
| Daffodil | 30g | Ground foraging |
| Spring Onion | 8g | Ground foraging |
Summer
| Forageable | Sell Price | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Grape | 80g | Ground foraging |
| Spice Berry | 120g | Ground foraging |
| Sweet Pea | 50g | Ground foraging |
Fall
| Forageable | Sell Price | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Common Mushroom | 40g | Ground foraging |
| Wild Plum | 80g | Ground foraging |
| Blackberry | 20g | Bush foraging (Fall 15-18) |
Winter
| Forageable | Sell Price | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Holly | 80g | Ground foraging |
| Snow Yam | 100g | Ground foraging |
| Crystal Fruit | 150g | Ground foraging |
Fishing
The following fish can be caught in Cindersap Forest lake:
| Fish | Season | Difficulty | Sell Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carp | All | Easy | 30g |
| Catfish | Spring/Fall (Rain only) | Difficult | 200g |
| Perch | Winter | Easy | 55g |
| Pike | Summer/Winter | Difficult | 100g |
| Walleye | Fall (Rain only) | Medium | 105g |
| Woodskip | Secret Woods | Medium | 75g |
Festivals
Flower Dance
- Date: Spring 24
- Location: North of Cindersap Forest
- Content: Dance with NPCs
Moonlight Jellies
- Date: Summer 28
- Location: The Beach
- Content: Watch Moonlight Jellies
Quest Related
- Jasโs Special Request: Find Jas in Cindersap Forest
- Leahโs Sculpture: Help Leah complete sculpture quest
- Blackberry Basket: Fall blackberry foraging related
Practical Tips
- Collect Wild Horseradish and Daffodil early in Spring to complete Community Center bundles
- Mass collect Blackberries on Fall 15-18 (high value)
- Lake is a good fishing spot, especially Catfish (200g)
- Marnieโs Ranch is closed on Monday and Tuesday, plan accordingly
- Use Steel Axe to chop stump to enter Secret Woods
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is Cindersap Forest? A: Right turn from farm exit, located south of Pelican Town.
Q: How to enter Secret Woods? A: Need Steel Axe (or better) to chop the stump in north Cindersap Forest.
Q: When to collect Blackberries? A: Fall 15-18, bushes in Cindersap Forest produce Blackberries.