All Clue Locations
There are 40 Clues to be found when exploring the many acres of Hackett’s Quarry Summer Camp in The Quarry. These clues provide insight into the Freakshow Fire and the history of both the Summer Camp and the Hackett family. IGN's Clue guide for The Quarry details the exact locations where all 40 clues can be found in-game.
All Clue Locations in The Quarry
As far as we have discovered, there is no perfect run where all Tarot Cards and Clues can be found. When choosing a path in Chapter Tap to Reveal, Tap to Reveal will have the opportunity to miss one of two items: a Tarot Card (Tap to Reveal) or a Summer Camp Clue (Tap to Reveal.
In addition to the note about Chapter 2, it's important to mention that Chapter 5 features a very specific sequence of actions that you must perform in order to collect the Freakshow Fire #10 clue.
Without performing the QTEs as described in our guide below, the final Freakshow Fire clue will not be available to collect.
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Clues Found By Chapter
Below is a complete list of all Clues that can be found by chapter. Depending on the paths you take when exploring each area, the clues have been listed in the approximate order they can be found.
How to Find All Freakshow Fire Clues
Below are the locations of all 9 Freakshow Fire Clues found across Hackett’s Quarry.
Harum Scarum Poster
Chapter and Locations: Prologue
Not too far from the beginning of the Investigate the Woods objective, Laura will find a poster pinned to a tree along the right side of the path.
Escapology Trunk
Chapter and Locations: Prologue
When rounding the corner from the Harum Scarum Poster, you’ll discover a short path that breaks off to your left. At the end of this path, you’ll find an Escapology Trunk.
Broken Cage
Chapter and Locations: Prologue
Continue following the main path after collecting the Escapology Trunk, and you’ll soon reach a fork in the road. Take the path that leads right and investigate the sign on the ground beside the broken cage.
Newspaper Headline Scrap
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 1, Camp Cabins
When exploring the Camp Cabins as Abigail, break open the door with Emma and you’ll have access to explore the cabin. Towards the back of the cabin, you’ll find the Newspaper Headline Scrap on the ground beside a bed on your right side.
Damaged Memorabilia
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 2, Camp Store
Upon entering the Camp Store, head to the shelf directly in front of you and you’ll find the Damage Memorabilia on the back side of the shelf.
North Kill Gazette
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 3, Boathouse
Playing as Jacob, walk past the stack of canoes and you’ll find the newspaper on a small table to your left, beneath the stairs.
Charred Sheriff's Badge
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 7, Sheriff’s Office
In Chapter 7, head to the second floor and enter the second room. Here, you’ll discover the Charred Sheriff’s Badge on a cardboard box that’s sitting along the far wall to your right.
Discarded Signage
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 9, Scrapyard
Not too far from the Judgement Tarot Card that's found on top of the shipping containers, take the stairs back down into the scrapyard below. Once on the ground, follow the scrapyard path back towards the stairs on the other side of the shipping container.
Approximately halfway, you'll find a pile of old Discard Signage for the Harum Scarum Freakshow. If you're looking for potential landmarks, signs are fairly close to a large red shipping container.
Ticket Stub
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 10, Lodge Hallway
Please Note: In order for this photo to be broken on the ground in Chapter 10, you need to do a specific sequence of actions at the start of Chapter 5.
When playing as Kaitlyn, she'll head upstairs to the second floor to see what Bobby is doing. Here, you must avoid his flashlight by succeeding at the initial QTE on the stairs.
After that, fail the second QTE as he comes out of the bedroom. As a result, Kaitlyn will trip and Bobby will notice her hiding on the staircase. You then have to shoot the table Bobby picks up, which happens to have the family photo on it.
When playing as Kaitlyn in Chapter 10, head to the Lodge Hallway and you will find a Ticket Stub inside a small photo frame on the ground, only a few meters from the Ancestral Portrait that's hanging on the fireplace.
Behind the frame, you’ll discover a Ticket Stub, which suggests that Chris had taken his children to the Freakshow 6 years ago.
How to Find All Hackett History Clues
Below are the locations of all 19 Hackett History clues found across Hackett’s Quarry.
Family Photo
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 2, Chris Hackett’s Office
When searching Chris Hackett’s office, Dylan will find the Family Photo when investigating his desk.
Ranger Box
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 2, Hackett Woods
When entering the Shady Grove, follow the path left, past the fence, and you’ll come across a Ranger box to your left.
Trail Camera
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 2, Hackett Woods
From the Ranger Box, head right and you should find a trail cam attached to a wooden pole on the opposite side of the grove.
Please note, if you failed to spot the Trail Camera as Nick during Chapter 2, you'll have a second chance to spot it again when playing as Abi in Chapter 3.
No Swimming Sign
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 3, Boathouse
When gaining control of Jacob, take the path that leads left and you’ll discover a No Swimming Sign that can be viewed from the nearby railing.
Old Camp Photo
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 3, Boathouse
Exploring the far left side of the Boathouse as Jacob, you’ll discover the Old Camp Photo featuring the two Hackett brothers on a wooden post. The post is surrounded by several messily placed chairs.
Police Car Keys
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 4, Treehouse
The Police Car Keys is one of two clues on The Island that can potentially be missed should you not follow a set path. Playing as Emma, you’ll be given a choice to take the low path through the woods or the high path across the wooden walking bridge.
To ensure the Police Car Keys are collected, it is highly recommended that you collect the Box of Matches first, which can be found at the end of the low path, besides an extinguished campfire.
Once you have collected the Box of Matches, do not climb the nearby ladder, instead, return to the wooden walking bridge. From here, follow the path to the end and you’ll discover the Police Car Keys on the windowsill, next to the door. Do not enter the door, otherwise, you will miss the opportunity to collect the clue.
Box of Matches
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 4, The Island
The Box of Matches is one of two clues on The Island that can potentially be missed should you not follow a set path. Playing as Emma, you’ll be given a choice to take the low path through the woods or the high path across the wooden walking bridge.
To ensure the Box of Matches is collected, take the low path through the woods and you’ll find the box at the end of the path, besides an extinguished campfire.
Once you have collected the Box of Matches, do not climb the nearby ladder, instead, return to the wooden walking bridge, otherwise, you’ll miss the chance to pick up the Police Car Keys. When reaching the wooden walking bridge, follow the path all the way to the end, where you’ll find the Police Car Keys on the windowsill, next to the door. Do not enter the door, otherwise, you will miss the opportunity to collect the clue.
Triggered Bear Trap
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 5, Camp Cabins
As Dylan, explore the path that leads towards a gate, just left of the Poolhouse. You’ll discover a bear trap on the ground when nearing the gate.
Scrawled Limerick
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 7, Laura’s Cell
Inside Laura’s cell, you’ll discover a limerick scrawled on the wall.
Bizarre Yet Bonafide Podcast
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 7, Sheriff’s Office
Following Laura’s incident with Max, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the police station. When reaching the Sheriff’s Office, Laura will attempt to access Travis’ computer but will require a password. As a hint, the computer states that it’s Travis’ birthday.
To uncover Travis’ passcode, head upstairs and explore the first room on your left.
Once inside, turn right and you’ll find a birthday card pinned to a bulletin board on the wall to reveal his birth year.
To find Travis’ birthdate, leave the room and proceed to the last room on the top floor. When inside, turn left and you’ll discover a calendar on the wall that reveals his birthday.
With this information, return to the Sheriff’s Office and access the computer, where you’ll unlock the Bizarre Yet Bonafide Podcast.
Old Quarry Tools
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 8, Quarry Mines
Before climbing the metal stairs that lead further into the abandoned mines, you’ll find the Old Quarry Tools on the ground, just left of the stairs.
Miner's Lunchbox
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 8, Quarry Mines
When falling into the abandoned mines, walk around the pool of water that Laura and Ryan fell into. Here, you’ll find the Mine’s Lunchbox next to the large rock pillar.
Rum Still
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 8, Hackett Basement
Playing as Ryan, head into the room left of the wooden barrels and you’ll discover some old rusted Rum Stills along the left wall.
Scrapyard Note
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 9, Scrapyard
When searching the Scrapyard, climb the stairs inside the garage until you reach a small storage area. You’ll find the Scrapyard Note on a table at the end of the walkway.
Hunting Trophy Wall
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 9, Hackett House
Upon entering the room with the piano as Laura, you’ll discover a wall of animal heads, just before climbing the stairs to the floor above. These heads belong to animals that were infected by werewolf bites.
Hackett Family Tree
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 9, Hackett House
From the Hunting Trophy Wall, continue climbing the stairs to the floor above and head to the room that’s directly across from the stairs. When entering the room, turn left and you’ll find the Hackett Family Tree hanging on the far wall.
Chalkboard Doodle
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 10, Lodge Classroom
When exploring the lodge, you’ll find a chalkboard with a doodle of the camp mascot, Ian, on the second floor. This room is located on the far side of the lodge, on the opposite end of the main door inside.
Inscribed Jewelry
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 10, Lodge Main Hall
Take the stairs that lead to the third floor above the classroom. At the top of the stairs, turn right and you’ll find the inscribed ring on the rug, in front of the couch.
Ancestral Portrait
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 10, Lodge Chimney Column
On the balcony of the second floor of the lodge, head towards the chimney and you’ll find a large painting. This also happens to be the same location as the vantage point.
Don’t worry, after obtaining the Ancestral Portrait clue, you’ll have the option to continue searching the area.
How to Find All Camp History Clues
Below are the locations of all 12 Camp History Clues found across Hackett’s Quarry.
Bloodied Collar
Chapter and Locations: Prologue, Lodge Storm Shelter
Found automatically when exploring the Storm Shelter as Laura in the Prologue
Hunting Notice
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 1, Lodge Parking Lot
When exploring the Lodge Parking Lot, you’ll discover a Hunting Notice right of Kaitlyn, just above the side fence.
Camp Plaque
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 1, Lodge Parking Lot
Found when searching the Camp Plaque that’s on the wall, next to the main door to the lodge.
Camp Song Recording
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 1, Camp Cabins
When exploring the Camp Cabins area, you’ll find the Camp Song Recording by the stairs
Information Signpost
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 1, Camp Cabins
When exploring the Camp Cabins area, Abigail will discover the Information Signpost next to the large tree that stands tall in the middle of the cabins.
Lodge Renovation Plans
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 2, Camp Store
Upon searching the backroom of the General Store, you’ll find the Lodge Renovation Plans on a shelf, right of the locked storeroom door.
Counselor's Ledger
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 2, Chris Hackett’s Office
When searching Chris Hackett’s Office as Dylan, you’ll find the Counselor’s Ledger in Chris’ desk drawer.
Letter to Camp Nurse
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 5, Camp Cabins
The Letter to Camp Nurse can be found on the ground between Camp Cabin 03 and 04 when traveling through the Camp Cabins area in Chapter 5.
Kid's Letter Home
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 6, Firepit
When returning to the Firepit as Emma, search the nearby tent, where you’ll discover the Kid’s Letter Home on the ground.
Spooky Drawing
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 6, Poolhouse
When exiting the bathroom, turn left and follow the path to the end of the hallway. Here you’ll find a single locker that contains the Spooky Drawing.
Campers Photo
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 6, Poolhouse
In the main area of the Poolhouse, not too far from the group, look for a bulletin board on the wall. This noticeboard will have the Campers Photo pinned to it.
Camp Letter
Chapter and Locations: Chapter 10, Lodge Main Hall
When exploring the Lodge, head to the second floor and search the bedroom that features several bunk beds. You’ll find the Camp Letter crumpled up on the ground, by the window.
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