A Visitor at the Campsite

Learn how to invite new villagers to your island via the campsite in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Follow these steps to get your first resident and unlock new land plots!

So, you’ve built your campsite and the next day, Isabelle announces there’s a visitor! That’s awesome! This is your first chance to get a new neighbor, so let’s make sure you know what to do.

Head over to your campsite and you’ll see a tent. Go inside, and you’ll meet a random villager who’s decided to stop by. For the game to progress, you really should invite them to live on your island. Even if you’re not sure about their style, it’s important because these campsite visitors only show up every few days. If you pass up the chance, you’ll be waiting a while for the next one! Plus, inviting this first visitor is key to unlocking the ability to buy more land plots for future residents.

The source text mentions that Lopez is often the first tourist to use the campsite, but whoever it is, once you’ve decided you want them to stay, you’ll need to chat with Tom Nook. Head over to Resident Services and talk to him. He’ll give you a housing kit, and then you get to pick the perfect spot on your island for your new villager’s home.

After you’ve chosen the location, go back to Nook and let him know you’ve made your decision. He’ll also let you know that from this point on, you can buy plots of land for 10,000 Bells each. These are for reserving spots for any new houses you want to build later. Finally, head back to the campsite one last time and tell your new visitor the great news about their island home! They’ll officially move in the very next day.