Clearing Ambush Camps in Days Gone is essential for surviving the post-apocalyptic wilderness of Oregon as Deacon St. John. Eliminating these hostile outposts clears the fog of war from your map, reveals nearby collectibles, and unlocks valuable crafting recipes such as weapon upgrades and explosives. Knowing where each camp is located allows players to efficiently systematically clear every region and gain a tactical advantage.
Cascades and Belknap Ambush Camps
The Cascades region features two main camps: the Cascade Radio Tower Ambush Camp and the Jefferson Tunnel Ambush Camp. The Radio Tower camp is encountered early during the main story, making it an excellent introduction to camp-clearing mechanics. The Jefferson Tunnel camp requires stealth or heavy firepower, as Marauders guard both sides of the tunnel entrance.
In the desert landscape of Belknap, players must locate three distinct enemy encampments. The Belknap Caves, Bear Creek Hot Springs, and Black Crater Ambush Camps are scattered across the rocky terrain. Bear Creek is particularly notorious for its tightly packed snipers, requiring players to approach carefully with suppressed weapons.
Lost Lake and Iron Butte Locations
Moving south into Lost Lake, players will encounter two strategically placed outposts. The Deerborn Ambush Camp lies in the eastern sector, while the Berley Lake Ambush Camp rests near the southern border. Both camps contain high-value bunker maps that reveal crucial road routes and point-of-interest markers.
Iron Butte features two heavily fortified Marauder strongposts that present a steep jump in difficulty. The Wagon Road and Redwood RV Park Ambush Camps are guarded by armored enemies and rigged traps. Clearing these locations grants access to advanced trap recipes that are vital for taking down massive Freaker Hordes later in the game.
Crater Lake Enemy Outposts
Crater Lake introduces some of the largest enemy strongholds in the southern region of the world map. The Spruce Lake Ambush Camp is situated right near a NERO Checkpoint, creating opportunities to lure Freakers into enemy lines. Meanwhile, the Cascade Lakes Railway Ambush Camp forces players into close-quarters combat inside narrow train cars and snow-covered structures.
Clearing these outposts provides critical fast-travel points that save substantial time and bike fuel when traversing the southern territories. Additionally, finding the underground bunkers in these locations unlocks powerful crafting upgrades like the Attractor Reservoir.
Highway 97 Final Strongholds
The eastern Highway 97 region holds the final two Ambush Camps needed for total completion. The Aspen Butte Ambush Camp sits atop high ground, making a stealthy approach from the lower slope the safest tactic. The Bare Bay Ambush Camp is located in swampy terrain, where players must watch out for roaming swarmer groups while taking down guards.
Locating and conquering every camp in Days Gone completely clears fog from the world map and grants the Ambush Camp Hunter storyline trophy. Completing all 14 locations ensures Deacon has access to all weapon crafting schematics and maxed-out map visibility for effortless navigation.
