Fallout 76 Concrete: Top Farming Spots & Fast Methods

Concrete in Fallout 76 is essential for building C.A.M.P. structures like foundations and defensive walls. You can obtain it by scrapping specific junk items or using extractors on gravel pits at workshops or your C.A.M.P.

What is Concrete in Fallout 76?

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Concrete is a fundamental crafting material in Fallout 76 that players need to build and expand their C.A.M.P. (Construction and Assembly Mobile Platform). It’s one of those resources that you’ll constantly find yourself needing more of as you develop your base in the wasteland of Appalachia.

Uses of Concrete in Fallout 76

Concrete serves several important purposes in the game:

Building brick walls for your C.A.M.P.
Creating concrete foundations (flat and with ramps)
Constructing foundation stairs
Building core vault walls
Creating defensive structures like guard posts, barricades, and defensive walls
Crafting water pumps and other utility items

As you progress in the game and expand your base, you’ll need substantial amounts of concrete. A well-designed C.A.M.P. with proper foundations and defensive capabilities can require hundreds of concrete scraps, making it a valuable resource worth farming efficiently.

How to Get Concrete in Fallout 76

There are two primary methods to obtain concrete in Fallout 76:

1. Scrapping Junk Items for Concrete

Several junk items in the game can be broken down at a workbench to yield concrete scraps:

Bags of Cement – Yields 7 concrete scraps per bag
Blue Garden Gnome – Yields 3 concrete scraps each
Broken Garden Gnome – Yields 3 concrete scraps each
Red Garden Gnome – Yields 3 concrete scraps each
Concrete Garden Gnome – Yields 3 concrete scraps each
Bulk Concrete – Yields 15 concrete scraps
Concrete Scrap – Yields 1 concrete scrap

Of these items, Bags of Cement are the most efficient source, providing 7 concrete scraps per bag. Garden gnomes are also worth collecting whenever you spot them, as they provide a decent amount of concrete for their size.

2. Using Concrete Extractors on Gravel Pits

The second method involves building Concrete Extractors on Gravel Pits, which are special resource deposits found throughout the map. You can place these extractors in two ways:

At your C.A.M.P., if you build it near a Gravel Pit
At workshops that contain Gravel Pits

Each Concrete Extractor produces 40 concrete scraps every 72 minutes, making this a passive but reliable way to farm concrete while you’re doing other activities in the game.

Best Locations to Farm Concrete in Fallout 76

Several locations in Fallout 76 are particularly rich in concrete resources. Here are the top spots to farm concrete efficiently:

Abandoned Bog Town

Located in the Cranberry Bog region, Abandoned Bog Town is arguably the best location for concrete farming in Fallout 76 for several reasons:

It contains approximately 12-15 bags of cement in one of the dilapidated buildings
It’s a workshop that features three Gravel Pits where you can build Concrete Extractors
With three extractors running simultaneously, you can generate 120 concrete scraps every 72 minutes

To find the cement bags:

Fast travel to Pylon V13 (as you can’t directly fast travel to the workshop)
Clear out the area and claim the workshop
Look for the dilapidated house in the center of town with a wooden staircase
Go up the stairs to a floor with yellow and blue square tiles
Cross the wooden planks to reach another house
Inside this small room, you’ll find around 13 bags of cement

While Abandoned Bog Town is an excellent concrete farming location, be aware that it’s a high-level area. New players might find it challenging to clear out the enemies, so it’s best visited when you’ve gained some experience and better equipment.

Monorail Elevator

The Monorail Elevator is another great location to farm concrete:

Travel to the Monorail Elevator location on your map
Take the elevator up and climb the stairs
Walk carefully along the wooden planks in the high area
You’ll find approximately 10 bags of cement scattered around the train platform

This location also offers a bonus of lead resources from weights in the area, making it a multi-resource farming spot.

New River Gorge Bridge – East

At the New River Gorge Bridge – East, you can find:

Head to the bridge and walk toward the center
Look for a crashed truck with radioactive barrels
Behind this truck is a smaller vehicle
Around this area, you’ll find 4 bags of cement

Be cautious of the radiation from the spilled barrels when collecting these cement bags.

Clancy Manor

Located in the Toxic Valley region, Clancy Manor offers a substantial amount of concrete:

Head to the back wall of the manor
Search around the boarded-up area to find 8 bags of cement
Look for a dilapidated stage east of the manor
Next to a workbench near this stage, you’ll find 5 more bags of cement

In total, Clancy Manor provides 13 bags of cement, which translates to 91 concrete scraps when broken down.

Poseidon Energy Plant WV-06

The Poseidon Energy Plant is considered by many to be the best location for farming concrete in Fallout 76. Depending on spawns and whether other players have recently looted the area, you can find 25-28 bags of cement here:

On the south side (11 bags):

5 bags around the railroad near the south entrance
2 bags near a footlocker on a catwalk to the northwest
2 bags on cinderblocks next to a forklift inside the south expansion
2 bags inside Lev’s hideout (requires siding with Raiders)

Around the exterior (14 bags):

2 bags next to explosives in the eastern cooling tower
1 bag on the catwalk above, next to a sledgehammer
1 bag on a cinderblock near the can chimes
2 bags near the northern entrance
2 bags on a pushcart on the north side of the roof on a catwalk
2 bags next to a shovel near the office on the eastern catwalk
1 bag on some crates, north of the prior catwalk
1 bag near a tree next to a camp to the south
2 bags on some boxes next to the main door

Inside the plant (3 bags):

2 bags northeast of a weapons workbench
1 bag on a wooden crate adjacent to the reactor

With potentially 28 bags of cement yielding 7 concrete scraps each, the Poseidon Energy Plant can provide up to 196 concrete scraps in a single run.

Kanawha County Cemetery

At the Kanawha County Cemetery:

Head to the church on the cemetery’s south side
Look for a shed near the church
Inside the shed, you’ll find 5 bags of cement

Lewis & Sons Farming Supply

At Lewis & Sons Farming Supply:

Look for 1 bag of cement in front of the barn next to a truck
Head to the north end and find a completely broken building
Inside this building (which contains a friendly Construction Protectron), you’ll find 3 more bags of cement

Efficient Concrete Farming Route

For an efficient concrete farming route, consider the following path that can yield approximately 360 concrete scraps in 15-30 minutes:

Start at Clancy Manor (13 bags)
Move to New River Gorge Bridge – East (4 bags)
Continue to Kanawha County Cemetery (5 bags)
Head to Lewis & Sons Farming Supply (4 bags)
Visit the Monorail Elevator (10 bags)
Finish at Abandoned Bog Town (12-15 bags)

For maximum efficiency, consider this strategy:

First, claim the workshop at Abandoned Bog Town
Set up three Concrete Extractors on the Gravel Pits
Add some defenses to protect your extractors
Complete the farming route in reverse order (starting from Abandoned Bog Town)
By the time you finish the route and return to Abandoned Bog Town, your extractors will have generated additional concrete

This approach combines active farming with passive generation, maximizing your concrete yield during a play session.

Tips for Concrete Farming in Fallout 76

Understanding Respawn Mechanics

Junk items like bags of cement follow Fallout 76’s respawn mechanics:

Items typically respawn after approximately 20-30 minutes
Respawns are tied to the server, not individual players
If another player has recently collected the items, they won’t be available for you
Server hopping (leaving and joining a new server) can be an effective way to farm concrete repeatedly without waiting for respawns

Garden Gnomes: The Overlooked Concrete Source

While bags of cement provide the most concrete per item, don’t overlook garden gnomes:

They’re smaller and easier to spot
Each gnome provides 3 concrete scraps
They can be found in various locations, including:
Whitespring Resort gardens
Vault-Tec Agricultural Research Center
The General Steakhouse garden
The backyards in Huntersville

Workshop vs. C.A.M.P. Extractors

When deciding between setting up extractors at a workshop or your C.A.M.P.:

Workshop Advantages:

Can often place multiple extractors (like the three at Abandoned Bog Town)
Some workshops have other valuable resources nearby

Workshop Disadvantages:

Requires defending against enemy attacks and potentially other players
You lose control when you log off
Other players can contest your claim

C.A.M.P. Advantages:

Permanent as long as you don’t move your C.A.M.P.
No need to defend against other players
Continues to produce while you’re doing other activities

C.A.M.P. Disadvantages:

Limited to one extractor
Requires finding a suitable location with a Gravel Pit
May require sacrificing a preferred C.A.M.P. location

Perk Cards and Equipment for Efficient Farming

Several perk cards can make concrete farming more efficient:

Scrapper: While it doesn’t directly affect concrete yields, it helps manage your inventory by getting more from other junk items
Pack Rat: Reduces the weight of all junk items by up to 75%, allowing you to carry more cement bags
Strong Back: Increases carry weight, letting you collect more before needing to return to your stash
Excavator Power Armor: Provides a significant carry weight bonus, perfect for junk collection runs

Concrete Extractors: Detailed Guide

How to Find Gravel Pits

Gravel Pits are specific resource nodes that appear as small mounds of gravel on the ground. They can be found:

At various locations throughout the map
At certain workshops, most notably Abandoned Bog Town
Using the C.A.M.P. placement interface, which will show “Gravel Pit” when hovering over a valid location

Building and Maintaining Extractors

To build a Concrete Extractor:

Claim a workshop with a Gravel Pit or place your C.A.M.P. near one
Open the build menu and navigate to Resources
Select the Concrete Extractor
Place it directly on the Gravel Pit
Power it with a generator (requires 10 power)
Add defenses if at a workshop to protect from enemy attacks
Return periodically to collect the accumulated concrete

Each extractor produces 40 concrete scraps every 72 minutes, with a maximum storage capacity of 200 scraps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much concrete do I need for a basic C.A.M.P.?

A basic C.A.M.P. with a simple foundation, walls, and essential structures typically requires 100-200 concrete. More elaborate bases with multiple levels, extensive foundations, and defensive structures can require 500+ concrete.

Can I buy concrete from vendors?

Yes, you can occasionally find Bulk Concrete for sale from robot vendors, particularly at train stations. However, this is usually more expensive than farming it yourself and supplies are limited.

What’s the difference between cement and concrete in Fallout 76?

In Fallout 76, you collect Bags of Cement, which are then scrapped to produce Concrete. This mirrors the real-world relationship where cement is an ingredient used to make concrete. The game simplifies this by having cement directly convert to concrete when scrapped.

Is there a daily limit to how much concrete I can farm?

There’s no hard limit to how much concrete you can farm daily. The only limitations are:

Item respawn times (approximately 20-30 minutes)
Your character’s carry weight
The time you have available to farm

With server hopping and efficient routes, you can potentially farm thousands of concrete scraps in a dedicated session.

What’s the fastest way to get concrete for daily challenges?

For the “Scrap junk to produce Concrete” daily challenge (which typically requires 10 concrete):

Fast travel to Abandoned Bog Town or Poseidon Energy Plant
Collect 2-3 bags of cement
Scrap them at the nearest workbench
This should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

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Fallout 76 Concrete: Top Farming Spots & Fast Methods