Abstract: A swing arm tree stand comprises a base that is held to a tree by chains or the like. The chains are guided within rails on the base. A pair of lugs secured to the base pivotally support an arm between them. A seat is fastened to the distal end of the arm. The base has pointed tabs that dig into the tree to prevent the base from tilting when a hunter seated on the seat swings the arm from side to side. In a modified embodiment, a second arm is pivotally supported on the distal end of the first arm, and the seat is fastened to the distal end of the second arm. Arcuate strips may be substituted on the base for the pointed tabs. The strips partially encircle the tree to prevent tilting of the base on the tree.