Riley's Charge
Vital statistics
Game	Red Dead Redemption
Type	Camp, Avatar Award location
Territory	New Austin
Region	Cholla Springs
Inhabitants
Location map
Riley's Charge as seen on the map.

Riley's Charge is a location featured in Red Dead Redemption in the Cholla Springs region of the New Austin territory. It is an abandoned, mostly burnt encampment against a cliff northeast of Fort Mercer and west of Lake Don Julio.

BackgroundEdit

Red Dead RedemptionEdit

Judging by the equipment and construction around the area, it can be assumed that Riley's Charge was a fortification left abandoned from the Indian Wars, the Mexican-American War, or some other notable conflict, as cannons and cannonballs litter the area.

The area spawns a large number of deer (both bucks and does), wolves, rabbits, coyotes, and foxes, making it a good location for hunting challenges if one can fend off the wolf attacks.

Undead NightmareEdit

During the Undead Nightmare, Marston will visit this location on an errand for Nigel West Dickens to complete the mission "A Cure for Most of What Ails You".

This is also the location of Mintie Cummings, the second missing person to be rescued in the Fort Mercer segment of the Missing Souls Side-missions.

TriviaEdit

• The Black on Red Red Dead Redemption Logo T-Shirt Avatar Award is unlocked by opening a chest found inside the burnt down cabin here.
• When in or around the Armadillo Saloon, a man name Lewis Shelton intends to visit Riley's Charge, stating that his grandfather was killed at the location.
• There is a lone tent and campsite on the winding road above the cabin which provides an excellent place to observe the surrounding area. This campsite may have served as an observation post or spotters post to direct the cannon-fire onto the enemy or watch for approaching enemy forces during the battle that this location is named for.
• This could be a reference to Pickett's charge at Gettysburg, for the defenders were dug in and there was a charge by the opposing army, just as it seems this is.
• It is possible to find the Legendary Jackalope in this area.
• When visiting this area at night, wolves spawn constantly. This is a good way to gather lots of hides without the use of bait, as the more wolves you kill, the more will be attracted to the area.
• Judging from the artillery lying around, it is likely this is a reference to John O'Reilly who captained the Saint Patrick's battalion after they deserted the United States army during the Mexican American war and took up arms against them.

GalleryEdit

The cabin where the Avatar Award is located.

Some of the abandoned cannons that remain in Riley's Charge.

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Achievements/TrophiesEdit

Red Dead RedemptionEdit

The discovery of locations in Red Dead Redemption count towards the following Trophies/Achievements:

	ON THE TRAIL OF DE VACA 10 Bronze Uncover every location on the map in Single Player.

	REDEEMED 100 Gold Attain 100% List in the singleplayer game completion list.

Undead NightmareEdit

Completing "A Cure for Most of What Ails You" and rescuing the missing person at this location contribute toward the following Achievement/Trophy:

	ZED'S DEAD, BABY 40 Silver Attain 100% Game Completion statistic in Undead Nightmare.

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