Even in 2025, the sprawling world of Red Dead Redemption 2 continues to captivate players with its incredible depth and detail. For both new and veteran outlaws, one of the most exciting and profitable ventures is treasure hunting. It’s a thrilling way to explore the vast landscape, solve clever riddles, and get rich quick. This guide will walk you through the most famous Red Dead Redemption red dead redemption 2 treasure maps, turning you from a weary traveler into a wealthy adventurer.

Getting Your Hands on a Map

Before you can find any treasure, you need a map. These aren't just lying around everywhere; you have to acquire them. Sometimes, you'll encounter a treasure hunter, like Maximo near Flatneck Station early in Chapter 2, who will offer to sell you one for a few dollars. If you're feeling less than honorable, you can always point your revolver at them and take it, or simply run into them hard enough to make them drop it. Other maps are hidden away in lockboxes in remote cabins, waiting to be discovered. The hunt for the map is often the first step of the adventure itself. 🤠

The Jack Hall Gang: An Early Windfall

The Jack Hall Gang treasure is a great starting point for any aspiring treasure hunter. After getting the first map from Maximo, your journey begins. The clues are sketches of landmarks, so you'll need a keen eye.

1. Map 1: The first map leads you to Caliban's Seat, a distinct rock formation south of Valentine. You'll need to scale the eastern side, follow a narrow path along the cliff ledge, and search a small hole in the rock face to find the next map.

2. Map 2: This clue points to Cotorra Springs in Ambarino. Be warned, this area is also home to a Legendary Wolf, so tread carefully. The treasure is hidden within a unique stack of rocks in the area.

3. Map 3: The final map takes you to O'Creagh's Run, a lake in the Grizzlies East. Swim out to the small rocky island in the middle of the lake, and you'll find the treasure—two valuable gold bars—stashed under a rock. Not a bad haul for your first major hunt!

Chasing the High Stakes Treasure

This treasure hunt lives up to its name, offering an even greater reward but with more perilous paths. You'll start this by acquiring a map from a random treasure hunter you find in the wilderness. If you miss him, you can sometimes buy the map from a Fence later on.

• The first location is Cumberland Falls, west of Valentine. You have to be brave and walk through the waterfall itself to find a hidden ledge where the stash and the next map are located.

• The second map leads you to Barrow Lagoon in the frozen Grizzlies West. You'll find a log that acts as a bridge between the shore and a small island. The treasure is cleverly hidden in a knot-hole in that very log.

• The final map is the real test. It takes you to a cliff face near Fort Wallace. This requires some careful climbing and shimmying along narrow ledges. Follow the path, make a few daring jumps, and you'll find your reward: three gold bars stashed away.

Solving The Poisonous Trail Mystery

This is perhaps the most intriguing treasure hunt because you can't buy the first map. You have to find it, making the discovery feel truly special. The hunt begins at Cairn Lake, in the snowy region where Chapter 1 took place. Inside the Cairn Lake Lodge, look for a lockbox under the bed to find the first map.

From there, the trail takes you across the world. The first clue leads to "Face Rock" in Lemoyne, where you'll find the next map inside a withered tree trunk. The second map features a drawing of a snake, which points to a snake-shaped mound on a hill in Roanoke Ridge. The final piece of the puzzle is hidden in a hole at the center of the snake mound. This last map leads you to a cave hidden behind the waterfall at the Elysian Pool. Navigating this dark, treacherous cave system is a challenge, but the prize is well worth it. At the end of the trail, you'll find a staggering four gold bars, making this one of the most lucrative hunts in the game!

A Different Kind of Prize: The Torn Maps

Not all treasure is gold. The Torn Treasure Maps lead to a unique weapon: the legendary Otis Miller's Revolver. To get it, you must find two halves of a single map, each held by a reclusive hermit. One half is held by a male hermit in Manito Glade, north of Annesburg. The other is with a female hermit living northwest of Wallace Station. Be prepared for a fight, as neither will give up their map piece willingly. A bonus tip: the male hermit also has the Rare Shotgun, which you should grab while you're there.

Once you have both halves, they form a complete map that points to a cave near Rattlesnake Hollow in New Austin. It's a long ride, and this area is best explored after you've completed the main story. Inside the cave, you'll find Otis Miller’s treasure, which includes the beautiful revolver and some other... interesting collectibles. 😉

Treasure hunting in Red Dead Redemption 2 is more than just a way to make money; it's an invitation to engage with the world on a deeper level. As you ride through forests and climb mountains, you'll learn to read the landscape just like the outlaws of old. So saddle up, study your maps, and go claim your fortune.