Surviving the harsh open world of Days Gone requires more than just managing your motorcycle and fighting off hordes of Freakers. Scattered across the post-apocalyptic Oregon wilderness are 14 hostile Ambush Camps populated by dangerous marauders, rippers, and anarchists. Clearing these encampments is highly beneficial, as each success reveals new sections of the world map, reveals historical markers, and unlocks crucial subterranean bunkers containing crafting recipes.

Northern Regions: Cascades and Belknap Camps

The journey begins in the dense woodlands of the Cascades, which hosts two specific enemy fortresses. Players will encounter the Cascade Radio Tower camp early in the story, while the Jefferson Rail Tunnel camp challenges tactical positioning later on. Successfully conquering these locations clears the thick fog from your map and rewards you with the initial crafting recipes for stamina cocktails.

Moving west into the desert environment of Belknap reveals three additional strongholds hidden among the rocky outcroppings. The Bear Creek Hot Springs, Black Crater, and Belknap Caves camps require a balanced mix of stealth and firepower to dismantle. Clearing the underground bunkers in this arid region unlocks advanced project designs, including unique poison dart variants for your crossbow.

Central Territories: Lost Lake and Iron Butte

Progressing southward leads Deacon St. John to the relatively stable region of Lost Lake, which contains two strategically positioned camps. The Deerborn and Rogue Tunnel locations feature heavily armed guards defending high-ground advantages. Players must carefully navigate these zones to avoid sniper fire and trap wires scattered along the perimeter pathways.

Further west lies the volatile territory of Iron Butte, controlled entirely by the fanatical Ripper faction. The Wagon Road and Spruce Lake camps present intense combat challenges due to the aggressive nature of the defenders. Overcoming these encampments is necessary for unlocking the highly sought-after explosive bolt recipe, which significantly enhances your ranged arsenal.

Southern Wilderness: Crater Lake and Highway 97

The final operational zones are located in the snow-dusted mountains of Crater Lake and the marshy expanses of Highway 97. The Cascade Lakes Rail Line and Spruce Lake camps feature elite marauders equipped with high-tier body armor and automatic weaponry. Eliminating these final threats requires utilizing heavy ordnance and exploiting environmental hazards to thin enemy numbers.

In the far southeastern corner of the map, the Aspen Butte and Bare Bay camps stand as the final bastions of lawlessness. Successfully clearing these heavily fortified compounds grants access to the ultimate crafting upgrades, including the napalm molotov formula. Completing all 14 locations concludes the Ambush Camp Hunter storyline, granting maximum trust accumulation across all surviving regional settlements.