Red Dead Redemption 2 hides twenty Dreamcatcher Trees across its sprawling frontier, and each one hangs in the branches like a quiet invitation for Arthur Morgan to stop and listen. Unlike many collectible lines that begin with a stranger mission, these woven keepsakes simply sit in the wild, waiting for a curious rider to stumble onto their secret. The reward at the end is worth the detour, especially for bow lovers, so starting the sweep as soon as Chapter 2 opens is a smart move.
🪶 How Dreamcatcher Trees Work
Whenever Arthur approaches a tree decorated with dreamcatchers, the game gives a prompt to examine it. Arthur then sketches a small symbol on the map, which is a lifesaver for tracking progress. The trees do not need to be visited in any strict order, but the route below tries to limit backtracking. Let's be honest, though—some of these spots are tucked into woods where every tree looks like its neighbor. If Arthur gets turned around, Eagle Vision will highlight any uncollected Dreamcatcher Tree, so keep those eyes peeled.
All 20 Dreamcatcher Tree Locations
| # | Location Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Between Cotorro Springs and Donner Falls, east of the Legendary Wolf |
| 2 | West of Cotorro Springs, north of the Dakota River, on a hill |
| 3 | North of the Legendary Ram |
| 4 | West of Valentine, near Lucky's Cabin |
| 5 | Past Limpany along the Dakota River, close to the stranger mission All That Glitters |
| 6 | At Caliban's Seat |
| 7 | East between the N and E of New Hanover in The Heartlands |
| 8 | Next to the railroad tracks around Citadel Rock |
| 9 | Directly on the N of New Heartlands in an empty field |
| 10 | Heartland Overflow, the marshland near Guthrie Farm and Emerald Ranch |
| 11 | North of Lonnie's Shack in Lemoyne |
| 12 | At the fork in the road above Bluewater Marsh |
| 13 | Near Aberdeen Pig Farm |
| 14 | North into Ambarino, near The Loft |
| 15 | At the O of New Hanover |
| 16 | Down the road from Deer Cottage in Roanoke Ridge |
| 17 | Near the first N of Annesburg, obscured by the area name and roads |
| 18 | South of the U in Annesburg's name |
| 19 | Far east of the Kamassa River on a mostly bald tree |
| 20 | Just south of the Elysian Pool, worth saving for last |
The route is not a straight line, and there is no two ways about it. The stop past Limpany and the one near The Loft will force riders to wheel around, but the rest can be swept fairly quickly if the map is used as a guide. The final Dreamcatcher south of Elysian Pool should stay last because it sits closest to the hidden reward.
🏹 The Ancient Arrowhead
After all twenty trees are marked, the next destination is the waterfall that feeds Elysian Pool. In classic video game fashion, a hidden cave sits behind the falling water. Arthur should bring a lantern or wear the Miner's Hat, because the passage is dark, though the spot near the painting has sunlight streaming in during morning and noon.
Inside, Arthur climbs a few rocks and finds an ancient cave painting. The Ancient Arrowhead sits in the eye of the buffalo, as if the old artwork has been guarding it for years. This item goes into the Keepsakes section of the Satchel and lets Arthur hold his bow and arrows steady for twice as long. It has no compendium page and can be sold at a fence, so some players wonder whether leaving it in the inventory matters. Still, it is a one-of-a-kind find and a beautiful tool for anyone who enjoys dropping deer or O'Driscolls with a clean arrow shot.
Even in 2026, this collectible route remains one of the more peaceful hunts in Red Dead Redemption 2. There are no gunfights required, just long rides, wooded hills, and the quiet satisfaction of solving a frontier mystery.