CAMP BUILDING GUIDE

Best locations, resources, and tips for your perfect camp

10
CAMP SPOTS
12
RESOURCES
5
TIP SECTIONS
LOCATIONS (10) RESOURCES (12) BUILDING TIPS (5)
Ash Heap Medium Threat
Ash Heap Mining Site

Industrial area with iron and coal. Great for steel production.

● Iron Deposit, Coal Deposit
● No Water
● Uneven
● No Vendor

TIPS

  • Iron + coal = lots of steel for building
  • Beware of Mole Miner patrols
  • Air quality is poor - bring a gas mask
The Forest Low Threat
Charleston Lakeside

Beginner-friendly lakeside location with abundant water and wood.

● Wood
● Water
● Flat
● Vendor

TIPS

  • Excellent for new players - flat terrain and safe
  • Large water purifiers work great here
  • Close to Charleston vendors
Cranberry Bog High Threat
Cranberry Bog Flatlands

Dangerous but resource-rich location in the Cranberry Bog.

● Ultracite Deposit, Crystal Deposit
● Water
● Flat
● No Vendor

TIPS

  • Ultracite is needed for endgame ammo crafting
  • Build strong defenses - Scorchbeasts fly over frequently
  • Water access from streams nearby
The Forest Very Low Threat
Flatwoods Meadow

The safest camp location in the game. Perfect for new players.

● Wood
● Water
● Flat
● Vendor

TIPS

  • Flatwoods vendor is steps away
  • River runs through for water purifiers
  • Massive flat area for large builds
  • Barely any enemy spawns
The Mire High Threat
Mire Treehouse Spot

Build among the massive trees of The Mire for a unique treehouse camp.

● Fiber Optics Deposit
● Water
● Uneven
● No Vendor

TIPS

  • Fiber optics are rare and valuable
  • Use the trees as natural foundations for elevated builds
  • Strangler vines make the area dangerous at night
The Forest Low Threat
New River Gorge Bridge

Iconic bridge location with aluminum deposit and river access.

● Aluminum Deposit
● Water
● Uneven
● No Vendor

TIPS

  • Aluminum is always in demand for armor mods
  • Beautiful views from the bridge
  • River provides unlimited water
Savage Divide Medium Threat
Savage Divide Junk Deposit

Central location with junk and silver deposits for crafting needs.

● Junk Deposit, Silver Deposit
● No Water
● Flat
● No Vendor

TIPS

  • Junk deposits provide random scrap components
  • Silver is used for energy weapon mods
  • Central location for fast travel convenience
Savage Divide Low Threat
Seneca Rocks Overlook

Scenic mountain location with acid deposit and great views.

● Acid Deposit
● No Water
● Flat
● No Vendor

TIPS

  • Acid is one of the most valuable resources for smelting ore
  • Peaceful location with few enemy spawns
  • Build water purifiers with stored water
Toxic Valley Medium Threat
Toxic Valley Copper Vein

Remote spot with valuable copper and gold deposits for crafting.

● Copper Deposit, Gold Deposit
● No Water
● Uneven
● No Vendor

TIPS

  • Copper is essential for electronics crafting
  • Gold needed for Gold Bullion items
  • Build purifiers for water since no natural source
Savage Divide Low Threat
Whitespring Station Area

Popular camp spot near the Whitespring with easy vendor access and resource deposits.

● Lead Deposit, Junk Deposit
● Water
● Flat
● Vendor

TIPS

  • Place camp near the train station for quick vendor access
  • Lead deposit is great for ammo crafting
  • Relatively safe with minimal enemy spawns