Subregion 2: Whitetail Park Ranger Station

Overview

Aside from the mountainous scree slopes north of Cedar Lake, this sliver of parkland is much more forgiving for the amateur hiker; the hills are less steep, and areas of woodland, forest, lakes, and trails crisscross the land. Cedar Lake dominates the northern part of the subregion, with major cult activity occurring at the east and western ends of this once-pristine wilderness. Farther south are low mountains and wooded lakes with cabins and other interesting locations to find.

Collectibles (8)

The following table details the available collectibles in this subregion:

Missions (2)

The following table details the available missions in this subregion (related to the totals shown in your in-game Map menu).

Activities

The following list grants you an overview of the hunting, fishing, plant-picking, and base-jumping opportunities available:

Base Jumps: 1

Fishing: Arctic Grayling Salmon, Kokanee Salmon (Hard, 2)

Hunting: Caribou (4), Grizzly Bear (2), Turkey Vulture, Wolverine (2)

Plants: Jimson Weed, Lupine

Cult Outpost (1)

[2] Whitetail Park Ranger Station

+RP, Ammo (Haul!), Barrels (Explosive), Bliss (Barrels), Climbing Spots, Collectible (Cheeseburger Bobblehead), Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Far Cry Arcade (Poster), Gas Canister (Tube: Explosive), Item of Note (Documents; Map; Magazine: Plants: Mustard; Ranger Station Shed Key), Items (Safe), Lock and Key, Shop (General), Warning! Alarms! Mortar! Mounted MG!, Zip Lines

Difficulty: ★★

Missions: Cult Outpost, Side: Shooting Gallery

Rewards: Cowhand (Outfit), Money, Resistance Points (400; Whitetail Mountains)

Eden’s Gate has taken over the ranger station and is using it as a place to train and supply their soldiers. The topography makes this a relatively easy place to liberate. Don’t forget to unlock the armory shed near the firing range; collect the key from the ranger station cabin with the gas pumps outside.

Cult Properties (2)

[3] Wolf Beacon: Northeast of Cedar Lake

+RP, Ammo (Few), Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Landmark, Propane Tank (Small: Explosive)

Expect wolves and cultists fighting you and each other halfway up this remote ravine, northeast of Cedar Lake.

[4] Wolf Beacon: Rock Promontory South of Cedar Lake

+RP, Ammo (Few), Bliss (Barrel), Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Landmark, Propane Tank (Small: Explosive), Vehicle (Quad)

A small cult contingent is caging wolves for experimentation between two rock outcrops on the rugged hills south of Cedar Lake, due west of North Park Entrance.

[5] Wolf Beacon: Central-West Lakes

+RP, Ammo (Few), Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Landmark, Propane Tank (Small: Explosive)

Farther south, just southwest of Cooper Cabin, is a clearing with a hunting hide and the usual amplification speakers, cluster of foes, and wolves to tackle.

Primary Locations (7)

[8] McKinley Dam

Climbing Spots, Enemies (Cultist), Fishing Location, Grapple Spots, Landmark, Vehicle (Car/Truck, Quad), Vista

Use this dam on the eastern side of Cedar Lake to practice your grappling and base jumping. There is no dam interior in this area.

[9] Jacob’s Armory

Ammo (Few), Character of Note (Jacob Seed, Deputy Pratt), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Cultist), Landmark, Underground, Vehicle (Car/Truck, Quad), Warning! Mounted MG!

Mission: Story—Casualties of War

* Many of these missions don’t begin here, but the culmination of the Resistance missions takes place at this location.

Technically part of the McKinley Dam, this vast underground bunker complex is only accessible during the latter Resistance missions involving Jacob Seed (in fact, Jacob is faced elsewhere, but this is his compound). Investigate the front entrance during the story mission to uncover a great deal more ammunition and items, and rescue Deputy Pratt, but only during the mission. Expect a light enemy presence at this gate at all other times.

[10] Grand View Hotel

Ammo (Haul!), Barrels and Gas Canister (Explosive), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Far Cry Arcade (Poster, Editor), Fishing Location, Landmark, Gun for Hire, Item of Note (Documents; Magazine: Hunting: Pronghorn; Hotel Laundry Room Key), Items (Plenty), Lock and Key, Shop (Boat, General), Underground (Interior), Vehicle (Boat, Plane), Warning! Mortar! Mounted MG!, Vista

Missions: Story: The World Is Weak; We Must Be Strong; Sacrifice the Weak; Only You

Eden’s Gate has turned this once-grand and historic hotel into a reprogramming center for civilians who won’t follow orders. The grounds have squalid cages for both animals and people. The interior of the hotel is three floors of horror. Don’t forget to unlock the laundry room near the southeast office where the hunting magazine is located. The key is on the center table in the main hall. Note that any missions listed are Bliss-induced and not started at this location.

[11] North Park Entrance

Ammo (Plenty), Collectible (Vinyl Crate), Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Guns for Hire

The west side of Moccasin River houses a ranger station entrance. The main road runs all the way to the south entrance. The place is ransacked. Check the office for some choice vinyl.

[12] Bo’s Cave

Ammo (Few), Character of Note (Bo Adams), Underground, Vista

Mission: Side—Nature Provides

An outdoorsman named Bo Adams has set up camp here. The place is safe, and the mission tests your foraging skills. Find this cave by heading east from the tunnel to the west.

[13] Cooper Cabin

Ammo (Plenty), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Animal, Cultist) Collectible (Cougars Baseball Card), Far Cry Arcade (Poster), Fishing Location, Gas Canister (Explosive), Item of Note (Documents), Vehicle (Boat)

A once-picturesque cabin by the lake is now the scene of a grim massacre. Look in the bedroom for the baseball card. Check the root cellar (outside) for more ammo.

[14] Red Tail Cabin

Ammo (Few), Climbing Spots, Collectible (Vinyl Crate), Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Far Cry Arcade (Poster), Gas Canister (Tube: Explosive), Item of Note (Documents), Underground

This modest cabin has a small bunker hatch outside, just east of the main dwelling. The bunker is empty unless Wheaty’s mission (Gearing Up) is active. Check the kitchen counter for a vinyl crate.

Secondary Locations (16)

[17] Northeast Cedar Lake: Cult Cabin

Ammo (Few), Collectible (Cougars Baseball Card), Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Item of Note (Documents), Vehicle (Boat, Plane)

This lightly guarded cabin once belonged to a militia member. Grab the baseball memorabilia before you go.

[18] Armory Exit

Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist)

There’s a small back entrance to Jacob’s Armory, but the interior isn’t accessible from here. Come here to scavenge ammo and kill cultists.

[19] West Cedar Lake: Fishing Cabin

Ammo (Few), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Cultist), Fishing Location, Vista

This small cabin is perched on rocks near an excellent Kokanee Salmon fishing spot.

[20] Cedar Lake Island

Ammo (Few), Collectible (Cheeseburger Bobblehead), Enemies (Cultist), Fishing Location, Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Vehicle (Boat), Vista

Explore the cabin on this tiny island and fish from the dock. The cabin houses a couple of choice items.

[21] West Cedar Lake: Cult Flag Cabin

Fishing Location, Vehicle (Boat), Vista

Along the lakeside path is a boarded-up cabin with a cult flag flying outside. The place is impenetrable.

[22] Cedar Lake: Wolf Capture Camp

Ammo (Few), Bliss (Barrel), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Cultist), Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Vista

Wolves caught by the beacons in the vicinity are taken here, ready for transport. Check the tent area for some light reading.

[23] Cedar Lake Groceries

Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist), Fishing Location, Shop (Boat), Vehicle (Boat), Vista

The Fast-Travel dock on the peninsula’s northeast side has a boat shop and launch, but the store itself is boarded up.

[24] Vista Point Picnic Area

Ammo (Few), Grapple Spots, Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Vista

The climb to the top of the peninsula south of Cedar Lake is worth it; there’s a magazine to grab (under the vista information sign).

[25] Cedar Lake Peninsula: Cult Checkpoint

Ammo (Few), Climbing Spots, Enemies (Animal, Cultist), Vehicle (Quad)

Close to a small transformer station, the cult has erected a watchtower and checkpoint.

[26] Armory: Footbridge

Climbing Spots, Grapple Spots

Access the armory by foot or ATV, using this bridge to cross the Moccasin River.

[27] Trailhead Restrooms

Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist), Hostage (Liberate), Warning! Mounted MG!

The cult has recently committed atrocities at this riverbank trailhead area.

[28] Survivalist’s Cave

Ammo (Few), Item of Note (Documents), Underground

South of Bo’s Cave, but much closer to river level, is a cave in the mountain. Check the area for goods. Shoot the pallet to get into the back of the cave.

[29] Whitetail Militia Woodland Outpost

Ammo (Few), Climbing Spots, Guns for Hire, Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Vehicle (Quad)

In the woods due east of Bo’s Cave lies a ramshackle but impressive militia outpost. Grapple up to both tree platforms to secure more loot, including a magazine.

[30] Cooper’s Island

Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist), Item of Note (Magazine: Perk)

The island in the lake just east of Cooper’s Cabin has signs of burned victims and a militia camp bench with a magazine on it.

[31] Hanged Man’s Bunker

Ammo (Plenty), Climbing Spot, Item of Note (Magazine: Perk), Items ($), Underground

Under the grotesque corpse of a cult victim is a bunker. Head down here for a magazine and some ammo.

[32] Mortar Training Grounds

Ammo (Few), Enemies (Cultist), Barrels (Explosive), Warning! Mortar!

This is a great place to practice firing a mortar at the barrels. Just watch for the explosions—and the cult members you’re likely to summon!