Sons of the Forest 1.0: Interactive Map Sons of the Forest guide, tips

On interactive map for SotF 1.0 you will find all the caves, food & drink, natives, tools, weapons, animals. The map is based on the game after release.

Last update: 28 February 2024

The island from Sons of the Forest is full of dangers, secrets and rare items. To help you navigate the game world, we have prepared an interactive map with the most important locations and points such as: cannibal camps, abandoned camps, caves, disaster sites, hunting places, vehicles, loot and weapons. You can also find the map at sonsoftheforestmap.com.

• Caves
• Cannibal Camps
• Abandoned Camps
• Digging Spots
• Disaster Spots
• GPS Locators
• Hunting Sites
• Points of Interest
• Loot
• Binoculars
• Can Openers
• Compound Bow
• Crucifix
• Golden Armor
• Graves
• Hang Glider
• Keycards
• Katana
• Rope Gun
• Slingshot
• Shovel
• Shotgun
• Rebreather
• Revolver

Caves

There are many caves on the island where you will find useful crafting items. Sometimes, you may come across unique items, such as a rope gun, rebreather or shovel . Some caves also hide bunker entrances. Make sure to be on your guard, as you may encounter mutants. Caves are dark - it is worth equipping yourself with a light source, such as a torch, flare, or flashlight.

Cannibal Camps

There are more than 30 cannibal camps on the island. It pays off to know their approximate location in order to avoid running into enemies or placing the base too close to them. After clearing such a camp, you'll come across many useful crafting ingredients, such as ropes, tape, or wire.

Abandoned Camps

The island hides as many as 30 Abandoned Camps, which offer a place to spend the night, save the game, and collect supplies in form of food and medicine. Sometimes, you may encounter items such as Can Opener, clothes, ammunition, Printer Resin, and other useful crafting materials.

Digging Spots

There are digging sites in the game where you will find hatches of underground bunkers. To start digging, you need a shovel, which can be found in caves. Exploration of bunkers often yield useful weapons, such as Revolver or Compound Bow.

Disaster Spots

These are starting locations, and there are 3 of them. The starting location is chosen randomly at the start of each game. Check out the map to find them all.

In addition, we have marked areas of other helicopter crashes, where you will find useful materials, including food and ammunition.

GPS Locators

In the game you can find GPS locators, which you can obtain from dead helicopter crew members. These devices are used to mark targets and areas on the map. Other uses include giving the locator to Virginia, so you'll always know her position on the map.

Hunting Sites

We've marked 30 different Hunting Sites on the map, perfect for game hunting. There are different Sites for each animal, among the types we have Deer, Turtle, Fish, Moose, or Seagull. There are also Shark hunting sites.

Points of Interest

There are many different places in the game that are worth taking a look at. These take different forms, such as cave entrances, bunkers, crashed planes, or weaponry. Marked Points of Interest coincide with the green symbols on the map of the GPS Locator.

Loot

We have marked places where you will find useful items hidden in chests, boats or simply lying on the ground. These take form of crafting ingredients, weapons, as well as clothes, and food.

Binoculars

We've marked the location where you can find Binoculars. Binoculars are perfect for observing individual areas from a safe distance.

Can Openers

Can Openers can be found in 3 different locations. Without this item, you cannot collect the contents of cans. Once a can is opened, you receive Cat Food which can be used to satisfy hunger.

Compound Bow

The Compound Bow is a unique weapon found in only one location. It is superior to Crafted Bow and is perfect for hunting as well as combat against enemies. You cannot craft it.

Crucifix

This is a special weapon that is dedicated to combating demons. This item is unique, which means only one can be found. If you collect it once, it disappears from other locations.

Golden Armor

Another unique item, getting it is one of the mandatory steps to completing the main storyline. Same as with the Golden Mask, you'll find it in one of the bunkers.

Graves

In the island area, there are as much as 40 graves that can be dug using a shovel. Once the process is complete, you'll get access to a treasure in form of various crafting ingredients. One of the graves will contain GPS Locator and Shotgun.

Hang Glider

The map has locations of all the hang gliders. These can be used as means of transport which will allow you to reach remote locations safely. Knowing a location of a Hang Glider is very useful when you are pursued and want to escape safely.

Keycards

We have marked the locations of the VIP Card, Maintenance Card, and Guest Keycard on the above map. Obtaining all 3 of keycards is a pre-requisite to continue with the storyline - finding them will require a bit of effort.

Katana

The Katana is a unique weapon and can only be found in 1 place, specifically the bunker where the Golden Armor is also located. This weapon is great for melee combat, as it destroys the opponent much faster than clubs or spears.

Rope Gun

A unique item found in one of the caves. Rope Gun is used to facilitate exploration while visiting caves. Thanks to it, you will have an easier time exploring hard-to-reach areas. To work, the device needs grappling hooks, which can be crafted by the player or found on the island.

Slingshot

A unique weapon - only one appears on the entire island. It doesn't do that much damage as expected from a unique weapon, but it uses small rocks as ammunition, and these can be found almost everywhere.

Shovel

The shovel is one of the basic items to have while playing Sons of the Forest. Thanks to it, you will be able to dig out bunker hatches, which often contain the so-needed keycards. To get a shovel, you'll need to have Rope Gun and Rebreather already. View the map to find their expected locations.

Shotgun

This unique weapon is found in one of the grave locations - you'll need a shovel to be able to dig them. Shotgun is a very powerful firearm, invaluable when fighting enemies . It deals a lot of damage but remember it requires ammunition to work - make sure to save up some for harder expeditions e.g. visiting caves. There are 2 types of Shotgun ammo: Slug and Buckshot.

Rebreather

There is only one Rebreather location on the island - in a cave in the north-western part of the map. The item allows saying underwater, unlocking previously unavailable underwater locations. Getting the Rebreather is the first step towards obtaining a Shovel.

Revolver

To find the location of the Revolver, consult the map. It is found in one of the bunkers, but to dig out the entrance hatch, you'll need a Shovel. Revolver requires 9mm rounds, which are found in various locations in the world, most of the time in abandoned camps and caves.