Fallout 76 CAMP Guide

C.A.M.P.s cannot be placed:

• In interior locations
• Too close to major locations (e.g., Vault 76, Whitespring Golf Club)
• Near another player's C.A.M.P. or Survival tent
• Inside quest zones or restricted areas

If a server already has another player's C.A.M.P. or Survival tent in the same location, the player can either:

• Switch to a different server
• Continue without placing their C.A.M.P.

If the area becomes free later, the C.A.M.P. can be reactivated from the map menu. Placement elsewhere is free.

Players can have multiple C.A.M.P.s per character:

• 2 default slots
• Up to 8 additional slots can be purchased (1000 Atomic Shop each), for a total of 10
• Only one C.A.M.P. can be active at a time
• If a C.A.M.P. is blocked, another slot can be activated temporarily

• Yellow = Active and visible in the overworld
• Grey = Inactive and hidden 

Accessed via d-pad left or by hovering over the C.A.M.P. icon on the map. Options include:

• Manage Best Build
• Rename C.A.M.P.
• Toggle Public Map Icon
• Change Icon (95+ markers available)

• Green Vendor Icon: A vendor is present with listed items
• Red Fallout Shelter Icon: A shelter is built in the C.A.M.P.
• Orange Pumpkin Icon: A Trick or Treat bowl is placed (Halloween event)
• Yellow Map Icon: C.A.M.P. owned by a teammate
• White Map Icon: C.A.M.P. owned by other players

• Each C.A.M.P. has a build budget, visible on the map when selected
• Shelters are shared between all C.A.M.P. slots
• Stashbox items from deactivated C.A.M.P.s are tracked but not shown in the UI

Players can create blueprints to save the layout of structures. This allows the entire structure to be rebuilt easily after moving to a new location. Blueprints can include walls, doors, furniture, and even multi-level designs. However, to avoid placement issues, blueprints should:

• Start with a single ground-level foundation
• Use vertical staircases to elevate the main structure
• Exclude wiring, as it causes placement problems

Blueprints store and place all attached elements as a single unit, making reconstruction efficient.

• Turrets automatically fire at hostile targets and are best placed on elevated surfaces to ensure a clear line of sight and avoid being overwhelmed by enemies.
• Traps (like flamethrowers, spikes, and pressure plates) trigger when enemies come near. They have limited durability and stop working when their hitpoints are depleted.

Defenses are crucial in both player-versus-environment and PvP settings.

Players can lock several interactive C.A.M.P. items to restrict access:

• Doors
• Containers
• Water purifiers
• Portable toilets
• Collectron stations
• Resource extractors

Locks come in three strength levels, and can be applied or removed in Modify mode. Locks protect items from unwanted use, but make them tempting targets for other players.

If another player picks a lock on a locked item:

• They immediately become Wanted
• A bounty is placed on them
• All player-owned C.A.M.P.s disappear from their map
• They can be freely attacked by other players until the bounty is cleared

This system discourages theft and creates risk for PvP-oriented players.

Some containers cannot be locked:

• Stash Boxes
• Scrapboxes

These are secure by default, and their contents are only accessible by the owning player. Other players have no way to interact with these storage containers.

• Use blueprints for frequently used layouts
• Keep turrets elevated for visibility and safety
• Place essential objects (bed, cooking station, crafting benches) inside enclosed, secure areas
• Use stairs and floating foundations to adapt to uneven terrain
• Avoid overusing lights or clutter which consume budget quickly

Any C.A.M.P. with at least one vending machine will display a green vendor icon under its map marker. Other players can hover over the map icon to view a preview of the types and quantities of items available for sale. Vendors can sell a wide range of items:

• Weapons and armor (with or without legendary effects)
• Apparel
• Consumables and aid items
• Junk, ammo, and miscellaneous items

Most items can be sold as long as they are not marked as quest or untradeable items. The seller receives 90% of the caps from each transaction. The remaining 10% is a flat vendor fee and cannot be altered.

Shelters are instanced, indoor building spaces connected to a player’s C.A.M.P. The first shelter, a basic utility interior, is unlocked by completing a side quest. Additional shelters are available for purchase from the Atomic Shop. Inside shelters, players enjoy greater freedom:

• Fewer terrain restrictions
• Larger build limits
• Creative interior design potential

However, shelters do not support:

• Collectrons
• Allies
• Resource-generating items like extractors or purifiers

Shelters are shared across all C.A.M.P. slots, meaning edits apply universally.

Workshops are public locations that players can claim for a limited time. Once claimed, players can build structures and defenses on-site using a pool of available resources tied to that workshop. Players can:

• Extract resources via placed extractors
• Decorate and build structures similarly to a personal C.A.M.P.
• Defend the workshop from waves of hostile enemies or other players

Workshop ownership can be contested, which may lead to PvP encounters. Resources produced in workshops must be collected manually and are not automatically sent to the player’s stash.

The Survival Tent is a portable utility structure only available to Fallout 1st subscribers. It can be placed similarly to a C.A.M.P., with the same placement restrictions near locations or other structures. Unlike a C.A.M.P., it cannot be built upon or customized. Instead, it provides quick access to:

• Stash box
• Cooking station
• Bed or sleeping bag
• Instrument for XP buffs
• Workbench (in certain tent models)

The tent is useful for fast travel, resting, storing loot, and crafting on the go, especially during long expeditions or events.