1 Tree - Tree Fort Platform Plan
Every great tree fort starts with a solid foundation, and this plan gets you there safely, however your project evolves. Whether you want an elevated hangout in the branches today or you're planning to add a fort down the road, this plan gives you the details you need to build with confidence. It's designed around our tried-and-true Nelson Tree Fort Hardware and includes two signature Nelson touches: a ship's ladder and our classic railing detail.
Built for a single host tree, this plan includes two platform scenarios so you can choose what works best for your tree and site: our Yoke system with Two Posts, or a TAB with Three Posts.
Planning to add a fort later? We recommend purchasing the Tree Fort plan you'd ultimately like to build instead. It includes the same platform options, and because this platform-only plan is sized for a decking overhang, its joist layout differs slightly from the fort plans.
What's included in your plan set
- Two platform scenarios for building in one tree: 1 Yoke & 2 Posts or 1 Tree & 3 Posts
- Decking and railing plan
- Sections
- Elevations
- Pier block detail
- Complete material list
- This is a digital download that will be sent to your email immediately after purchase. The plan is scaled to print on 8.5” x 11" paper. A digital copy of Treehousing: The Instructional Guide is also included with your purchase.
Good to know
These plans are written with the beginner-to-intermediate builder in mind; some basic framing experience is helpful. Your plan links directly to the hardware kit you'll need (the 1 Yoke 2 Post Kit or 1 Tree 3 Post Kit, sold separately), and TAB installation instructions are included as a digital download with your purchase. Your host tree should be at least 10" in diameter at build height.
All plans have been reviewed by a licensed structural engineer. Plans are not stamped, and permitting requirements vary by location, so check with your local building department before you build. Any substantial modifications or extreme site conditions should be reviewed by a local engineer.
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