Choosing the Perfect Home Site for Your Needs
As a wasteland wanderer in Fallout 76, few decisions impact your survival experience more than selecting a permanent camp location. With varied regions spanning toxic valleys, alpine lake country, lush forests and more – this guide compares the top base site contenders so you can build a thriving dwelling aligned to your priorities.
My name‘s Steve and I‘ve extensively explored the Appalachian wilds after emerging from Vault 76 over 3 years ago. Across 500+ hours played, I’ve constructed over 30 unique camps testing locations helping newcomers and veterans alike establish ideal homes catering to their playstyle.
Rest assured you’ve found a trustworthy source to inform your campsite selection. Now let’s weigh the options by examining key decision factors.
Base Camp Decision Factors
After extensive gameplay, I’ve identified five crucial evaluation criteria when assessing camp locations:
- Defensive Viability
- Accessibility to Key Sites
- Build Space Availability
- Resource Generation Potential
- Creativity Enablement
Reviewing spots across these metrics allows objectively comparing locations to pinpoint sites matching your priorities – whether you crave security, trading hubs, farming yields or themed builds.
Now let’s explore top contenders across Appalachia’s regions under the lens of these vital factors.
The Top 10 Camp Locations for Every Playstyle
- 5/5 DEFENSE – Robust existing perimeter with patrolling security
- 5/5 ACCESSIBILITY – Central region location near most key sites
- 5/5 BUILD SPACE – Vast open lawn spaces throughout golf course
- 4/5 RESOURCES – Adjoining resort has abundant junk
- 5/5 CREATIVITY – Inspires quaint country club builds
- 4/5 DEFENSE – Elevated cliffs provide natural barriers
- 4/5 ACCESSIBILITY – Within reasonable range of various mid-level zones
- 2/5 BUILD SPACE – Restricted mostly to clifftops
- 3/5 RESOURCES – Nearby mineral deposit and river access
- 5/5 CREATIVITY – Breathtaking views for inspiring mountaintop camps
- 5/5 DEFENSE – Existing secure structure with powered turrets
- 2/5 ACCESSIBILITY – Remote location far from most sites
- 4/5 BUILD SPACE – Large central courtyard and rooftops
- 4/5 RESOURCES – Integral power source and scrap from facility
- 3/5 CREATIVITY – Blends modern and industrial visual themes
- 3/5 DEFENSE – Chain fence provides early warning
- 5/5 ACCESSIBILITY – Adjoins key early and mid-game zones
- 4/5 BUILD SPACE – Open landing strips and vacant terminals
- 3/5 RESOURCES – Close mining opportunities in Savage Divide
- 4/5 CREATIVITY – Great for trader/marketplace concepts
- 4/5 DEFENSE – Walled-off dump site with scattered guard posts
- 2/5 ACCESSIBILITY – Remote location deep in hazardous zone
- 3/5 BUILD SPACE – Some clearings between waste mounds
- 5/5 RESOURCES – Prime spot for rare crafting materials from landfill
- 4/5 CREATIVITY – Post-apocalyptic junkyard theme builds
Review the full top camp location list below catering to all character builds:
[See attached infographic showcasing the top 10 camp locations with criteria ratings]How to Choose Your Ideal Camp Location
With so many intriguing places to settle across Fallout 76’s sprawling world, evaluating locations against key factors helps match sites to your gameplay aims.
For instance, power armor focused characters might prioritize build space to display their prized suits requiring roomier C.A.M.P.s at the Whitespring or Morgantown Airport.
Alternatively, stealth snipers favor elevated terrain with good sight lines – making Seneca Rocks or Monongah Power Plant prime real estate.
Next, crafting specialists pursuing rare resources will fare best establishing their base at Emmett Mountain junkyard despite the zone’s recurring danger.
Finally, newer characters still exploring earlier regions do well at Aaronholt Homestead offering existing farmland infrastructure plus a friendly field harvester bot to ease the resource grind.
So carefully consider your character’s gameplay direction before picking the optimum place to plant your C.A.M.P.
I suggest jotting down location ideas as you discover promising spots across your travels. Keep the key factors above in mind while speculating how the site might support your long-term priorities.
Once you’ve weighed a few options against your gameplan, pick one and dive in! Worst case, you can always relocate your base later on if the spot doesn’t fit. C.A.M.P. mobility lets you refine your settlement until finding that perfect home where you’ll build lasting memories.
The Journey Continues
Hopefully this guide has illuminated viable camp options to consider across Fallout 76’s picturesque Appalachia regions. I’m excited to hear your feedback on favorite camp locations too!
Feel free to share site ideas I may have overlooked by messaging my PSN handle “WastelandWanderer76”. I’m always seeking new base inspiration from fellow vault dwellers’ adventures.
Now get out there and start shaping your wasteland refuge. The right location awaits somewhere amidst Appalachia’s glittering mountain vistas, haunted bogs, and gritty industrial ruins!
Sources:
[1] Oxhorn (2020). Fallout 76 | TOP 10 CAMP LOCATIONS. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BdE6eao5cw
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