Loot Locations — Summer Camps

Overview

Summer camps are specialized loot zones typically found in wooded areas, consisting of wooden cabins and centralized mess halls. They are high-value mid-game locations because they frequently spawn hunting gear, tactical clothing, and food supplies without the high risk of military zones.

How It Works

Summer camps function on standard civilian loot tables but are weighted specifically toward survivalist and outdoor equipment. The loot spawns inside the wooden cabins, on the porches, and on the wooden tables within the mess hall. These areas utilize a high density of spawn points, meaning a single camp can provide a full loadout of gear if the server has recently reset or loot has de-spawned in the area.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Approach the camp from the treeline, using binoculars or a rifle scope to scan the porches of each cabin for silhouettes of gear.
2. Clear the cabins one by one, keeping your back to a wall to ensure you are not flanked by other players or infected.
3. Check the interior of the central mess hall last, as this is often where the highest tier of civilian food and water containers spawn.
4. If the camp is in a dense forest, use the proximity window to search for items that may have clipped through the wooden floorboards.
5. Once cleared, move immediately to the nearest tree line to organize your inventory, as these camps are frequent hubs for roaming bandits.

Tips

• Prioritize looting these early if you spawn inland, as they often contain hiking backpacks which significantly increase your carry capacity.
• Keep an eye out for Firefighter axes and Hatchets, which spawn frequently near the mess hall hearths.
• Summer camps are excellent locations to find matches and sharpening stones, essential for long-term survival.
• If you hear the groans of infected, check the mess hall perimeter; they often congregate in the central area, making them easy to pick off from the windows.

Common Mistakes

• Running into the center of the camp without clearing the cabins; you are exposed to snipers from the tree line.
• Ignoring the ground beneath the porches, where small gear like glow sticks or loose ammunition often spawns.
• Staying in the camp after hearing gunshots nearby; these locations are small and funnel players into tight spaces, making you a target.
• Assuming the area is empty without checking the rear of the cabins, where loot often clips into the texture of the walls.

Related Items

• Hiking Backpack
• Hunting Knife
• Firefighter Axe
• Canteen
• Matches
• Sharpening Stone

Related Guides

• Hunting and Trapping
• Fire Starting and Cooking
• Inventory Management
• Medical Survival Basics