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Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!
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Experience the adventure of the forest and the joy of the lake on a quiet private road in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. With 3 acres of forest to run, a lake with dock to swim, open area to play and plenty of seating to relax or have a snack, this space offers plenty to entertain both canines and their people for hours. There's a picnic table to sit and have a snack or a fire pit with log seating for relaxing (no fires please, we are in a National Forest). Park anywhere along either of the two long wooded driveways. Please no driving or parking between the house and the barn. The property is not fenced however the property is bordered by a lake on one side, blank forest land on one side and quiet neighbors on the other 2 sides who are rarely seen from our property. We also have an outdoor dog wash station, groomed trails and poop bag dispensers with a garbage can coming soon! Note: The condition of the lake varies by season and can get quite mucky at times. We recommend bringing a towel or two. We have a dog wash station coming soon!
Dock for dog diving
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Small dog friendly
5 acres before train tracks 20 after property line goes to the right as you go back more to the creek.
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3/31/25 Trail Conditions Report: The trails are groomed. Everything is ready for you and your pooch!  Remember, WE ARE OPEN year-round, 7-days a week including holidays. To see what it's like to visit our spot and get a taste of what your dog feels like to be free - Check out the video below made by one of our guests. (Highlight the link below, right click, and select "Go to...") Or you can search "Macklin's Day with a GoPro" on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_i2UmAM9ww4 Our guests describe our Sniffspot as a "Destination Spot." That is why our guests travel here from Grand Rapids, Holland, Lansing, and Kalamazoo. We have Ten scenic wooded acres (square). FULLY FENCED IN. Walk along the pond and through the trees on groomed trails. There are also yard areas and a picnic table. Beautiful and private acreage with views of a 60-acre non-motorized lake. You are always the only one on the property when you visit! Canicross and Canicross Training welcome! One lap of our outer loop (through the woods) = 1/2 mile. We are set up nicely to practice 5K.
Water - kiddie pool
Water - hose
Digging area
“Absolutely amazing. Best sniff spot I’ve been to. We drove all the way...” more
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Beautiful open slope to the lake as well as wooded areas to explore. Island view, seating, water available, kid friendly no cigarette smoking. Can double the fee to add dock/fishing/fire pit access hourly.
Dog treats
Dog toys
Open area with trees. Lots of places to run. Just clean up after your pet please.
Dog drinking water
Trash can
Chairs
Electric outlet
Nice trails I cut through the entire property, parking available aswell! Walk next to the water, there is a big lake and a few ponds, a wonderful sanctuary! No fences!
You can park in our driveway
5 acres of land for dogs to roam! A section is fully fenced in.
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Small hobby farm with multiple different pastures and fenced in areas to explore.
Farm animal sightings
Field
“This is a great new spot, I will be visiting again! The fencing is well...” more
18 acres with trails.
Great little trail so beautiful!
We have everything to make this experience one for the books and for a dog to have their best time! We have a private entrance through a gate to enter the yard! (Your not allowed inside the house) You can lay in the hammock or sit in the sun on a chair while your dog runs and plays! You can work on confidence building with our little tikes climbers, trampoline or teeter totter (all with grippies on it for traction!). Will your dog bolt through a fence? We have long lines! Dog gets to hot? We have 3 kiddie pools! Also a big bucket for drinking water! Dog takes a big poop? We got scoopers and a bucket (clean up after your dog) Dog gets dirty? We have a small bathing station (holds up to 90lbs) with flea shampoo, brushes, and nail clippers (the water is hose water)!! Get hungry? Eat a crabapple (no litetally) we have 3 trees! Forgot a ball? We have plenty! Does your dog like to run through tall grass? We have a spot for that as well! Does your dog want to take home his ball from his trip? DO ITT! *we are NOT liable if your dog gets hurt. We do NOT have a public bathroom (no, seriously you can't come inside), clean up after your dog*
Water - sprinkler
We are a small hobby farm that is on a private lake. We have fencing around the perimeter of the property. We have some woods as well as a few open areas. All our animals are fenced in. Nice spot on a dead end road with good space between neighbors.
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Public dog park
Agility equipment
River, stream or creek
Table
Park hours: 7:30am - 5:30pm, Mon - Thur
Park hours: 7am to Sunset
Park hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Park hours: Stay and play with your dog Monday - Thursday 7am-8pm, Friday 7am-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-7pm
Park hours: 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.
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Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!
Dog water parks
Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.
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Dog hiking trails
Some of our best spots have hiking trails in wonderful natural settings.
Indoor dog parks
A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.
Fully fenced dog parks
Very popular choice, perfect to contain your dogs if they are escape artists or if they are not good at recall.
Dog beaches
Some spots are conveniently located by the sea or have sand and other beach features.
Dog agility parks
Some hosts have implemented full agility courses to train your dogs in a private environment.
Dog fields
Many of the listed spots are large pastures, fields and have farm animals that can be sighted.
Small dog parks
Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.
Dog swimming pools
Many spots feature private swimming pools, perfect for dogs to enjoy and play.
