55Beautiful space! Cheryl was a great host -- super friendly and helpful -- and my dogs had a blast running around the yard with her dogs. We'd love to come back!
Advice for other Sniffspot guests coming from 101: Try to remember the last few turns you took before arriving. Lots of turns on winding roads to get there, so I used Google Maps. On the way home, I had no cell service (I have AT&T), but was able to pick up some signal along the way in order to map it back.Connie K.
Connie K.
April 2021
Beautiful space! Cheryl was a great host -- super friendly and helpful -- and my dogs had a blast running around the yard with her dogs. We'd love to come back!
Advice for other Sniffspot guests coming from 101: Try to remember the last few turns you took before arriving. Lots of turns on winding roads to get there, so I used Google Maps. On the way home, I had no cell service (I have AT&T), but was able to pick up some signal along the way in order to map it back.
Beautiful yard with patio and garden. Patio heater, fire pit, and seating. | Sniffspot
55Found the sniff spot to be exactly as described. There were a fair number of dogs in the general neighborhood so my reactive doggo was pretty triggered by the time we arrived. She was exhausted by the time we left though. A good time was had by all. Thank you!!Rosanna G.
Rosanna G.
July 2021
Found the sniff spot to be exactly as described. There were a fair number of dogs in the general neighborhood so my reactive doggo was pretty triggered by the time we arrived. She was exhausted by the time we left though. A good time was had by all. Thank you!!
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55This was an amazing, private area of woods to explore. My dog had so much fun exploring, digging, and playing in the creek! We will definitely be coming back to this gem! Eryn V.
Eryn V.
August 2024
This was an amazing, private area of woods to explore. My dog had so much fun exploring, digging, and playing in the creek! We will definitely be coming back to this gem!
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Great little hidden Gem. My dog loved it very clean. It’s kinda steep going down but it’s short distance and there’s a rail to hold on to. Beautiful stream my dog was in sniffing heaven stacy d.
stacy d.
August 2024
Great little hidden Gem. My dog loved it very clean. It’s kinda steep going down but it’s short distance and there’s a rail to hold on to. Beautiful stream my dog was in sniffing heaven
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Paradise. We didn't expect it would be so nice, based on the parking location on a dirt shoulder. But only a few yards after the start of the trail, we dropped out of view of the road, and after a few minutes on the shady trail, the oasis came into view. One suggestion... if you plan to use the fire pit, you may want to bring your own lighter, because the lighter next to the fire pit stopped working for us.Chris J.
Chris J.
August 2024
Paradise. We didn't expect it would be so nice, based on the parking location on a dirt shoulder. But only a few yards after the start of the trail, we dropped out of view of the road, and after a few minutes on the shady trail, the oasis came into view. One suggestion... if you plan to use the fire pit, you may want to bring your own lighter, because the lighter next to the fire pit stopped working for us.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Had a great time. Prepare to get wet feet and bring extra socks and shoes. It was a nice little walk down the stream. The listing made it seem like it would hard to find but it really wasn’t. Water is relatively safe and clean. No algae present at all which is a win for any natural water this area this time of year. I’m reviewing this a day later to confirm for the fellow OCD dog owners like myself that my dog was safe! The only real concern was some silt that shimmered in the sun (but it’s a river. Your dog is gonna get muddy lol)Jes K.
Jes K.
August 2024
Had a great time. Prepare to get wet feet and bring extra socks and shoes. It was a nice little walk down the stream. The listing made it seem like it would hard to find but it really wasn’t. Water is relatively safe and clean. No algae present at all which is a win for any natural water this area this time of year. I’m reviewing this a day later to confirm for the fellow OCD dog owners like myself that my dog was safe! The only real concern was some silt that shimmered in the sun (but it’s a river. Your dog is gonna get muddy lol)
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55This place is great! Plenty of space to run around and our dogs loved the water. Really good if your dogs love water but are not strong swimmers. Thank you for opening your spot to us! Rowina L.
Rowina L.
August 2024
This place is great! Plenty of space to run around and our dogs loved the water. Really good if your dogs love water but are not strong swimmers. Thank you for opening your spot to us!
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55We had a lot of fun taking my super reactive dog here , even though she didnt want to swim she had a lot of fun running around. Although i would say it'd be smart to carry around a pet first aid kit just in case she did hurt her back paw on a rock when she slipped but she was also not watching where she was going. I would love to rent out the space for a longer time and maybe bring snacks to enjoy the time here. We did have a bit of trouble finding the spot but once we did the way down is pretty doable even my grandpa made it down slowly but without falling.miriam c.
miriam c.
August 2024
We had a lot of fun taking my super reactive dog here , even though she didnt want to swim she had a lot of fun running around. Although i would say it'd be smart to carry around a pet first aid kit just in case she did hurt her back paw on a rock when she slipped but she was also not watching where she was going. I would love to rent out the space for a longer time and maybe bring snacks to enjoy the time here. We did have a bit of trouble finding the spot but once we did the way down is pretty doable even my grandpa made it down slowly but without falling.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Dogs loved this spot! Area/spot is nice a cool in the trees, gently flowing creek that's super safe for the dogs, overall a great little hidden getaway! Ashley D.
Ashley D.
August 2024
Dogs loved this spot! Area/spot is nice a cool in the trees, gently flowing creek that's super safe for the dogs, overall a great little hidden getaway!
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Very cool hidden treasure! All of us enjoyed this peaceful, beautiful, serene piece of private property. Very clean and well groomed. Our fur babies explored, climbed, swam and sniffed their little nose off. Definitely will be back. Thank you Tammy, for sharing your place with us!
What a blessing to have that piece of paradise on your property, God Bless!
Ericka R.
Ericka R.
August 2024
Very cool hidden treasure! All of us enjoyed this peaceful, beautiful, serene piece of private property. Very clean and well groomed. Our fur babies explored, climbed, swam and sniffed their little nose off. Definitely will be back. Thank you Tammy, for sharing your place with us!
What a blessing to have that piece of paradise on your property, God Bless!
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55The place isn't too hard to find, the instructions to get there is great. My dogs love the place, and they definitely really enjoyed exploring the place the entire time.Yujung S.
Yujung S.
August 2024
The place isn't too hard to find, the instructions to get there is great. My dogs love the place, and they definitely really enjoyed exploring the place the entire time.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55The swimming hole was great!
Tammy was available by phone when I wasn't quite sure where the trailhead was. Her directions in the reservation are very accurate. Turns out, I just didn't read them carefully enough, so I didn't drive far enough.
The spot itself is as avertised. It's rustic and secluded, and there's a large wooden deck with two chairs, which could accommodate a much larger group than just myself. I didn't use the fire pit, but that's a nice option for next time.
The swimming hole is large enough for my Golden Retriever to swim around in and play water fetch with a ball. The water felt really cold, so I didn't go all the way in, but it would be great for really hot days. Still perfect for my Golden Retriever so he didn't overheat while playing so much. My feet aren't used to walking on rocks, so I wore some flip flops into the water.
The only cons, which no one has control over, are the loud motorcycles that pass by on the nearby road and the prickly seeds that got tangled in the hair of my other dog, who must have walked through some brush. Took me an hour to pick them all out when I got home. =/
I definitely plan to return with some friends from my dog park and do more of a picnic plus doggy playtime.
Andrew C.
Andrew C.
August 2024
The swimming hole was great!
Tammy was available by phone when I wasn't quite sure where the trailhead was. Her directions in the reservation are very accurate. Turns out, I just didn't read them carefully enough, so I didn't drive far enough.
The spot itself is as avertised. It's rustic and secluded, and there's a large wooden deck with two chairs, which could accommodate a much larger group than just myself. I didn't use the fire pit, but that's a nice option for next time.
The swimming hole is large enough for my Golden Retriever to swim around in and play water fetch with a ball. The water felt really cold, so I didn't go all the way in, but it would be great for really hot days. Still perfect for my Golden Retriever so he didn't overheat while playing so much. My feet aren't used to walking on rocks, so I wore some flip flops into the water.
The only cons, which no one has control over, are the loud motorcycles that pass by on the nearby road and the prickly seeds that got tangled in the hair of my other dog, who must have walked through some brush. Took me an hour to pick them all out when I got home. =/
I definitely plan to return with some friends from my dog park and do more of a picnic plus doggy playtime.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55A little out of the way, but it's now definitely one of my favorite spots. I was able to hike down the little trail with my dog off-leash, which would have caused anxiety and worry of running into other dogs and people if it was anywhere else than this reserved spot. The forest is so stimulating with all the smells, and there are areas for your dog to swim around. Bring a towel!
There is a large deck and 2 chair near the river next to a fireplace with some logs in it. There is also a lighter if you don't have one.
The spot is far enough downhill from the road but you can hear the cars from the road/bridge when you walk downstream. However, there aren't many cars that pass and it's barely noticeable. There are also a lot of rocks when you walk downstream, so bring the appropriate footwear.
It is not fenced, but not a worry for my dog who doesn't run more than a few feet away from me and it's at the bottom of the hills, so easy for your dog to stay within the area. If your dog is prone to running away, despite the incline, you may need to put a tracker on your dog so you wont lose him if he runs into the forest.
My dog and I had such a great time. I would be going so much if it wasn't so far off the road, but it was worth the drive. The directions were very helpful in finding the location. Charity K.
Charity K.
August 2024
A little out of the way, but it's now definitely one of my favorite spots. I was able to hike down the little trail with my dog off-leash, which would have caused anxiety and worry of running into other dogs and people if it was anywhere else than this reserved spot. The forest is so stimulating with all the smells, and there are areas for your dog to swim around. Bring a towel!
There is a large deck and 2 chair near the river next to a fireplace with some logs in it. There is also a lighter if you don't have one.
The spot is far enough downhill from the road but you can hear the cars from the road/bridge when you walk downstream. However, there aren't many cars that pass and it's barely noticeable. There are also a lot of rocks when you walk downstream, so bring the appropriate footwear.
It is not fenced, but not a worry for my dog who doesn't run more than a few feet away from me and it's at the bottom of the hills, so easy for your dog to stay within the area. If your dog is prone to running away, despite the incline, you may need to put a tracker on your dog so you wont lose him if he runs into the forest.
My dog and I had such a great time. I would be going so much if it wasn't so far off the road, but it was worth the drive. The directions were very helpful in finding the location.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55This was our first Sniffspot and I must say we were blown away! It was the perfect quick getaway for my girls and they loved every second of it. It was very private and peaceful. I would definitely recommend this Sniffspot.Angelica N.
Angelica N.
August 2024
This was our first Sniffspot and I must say we were blown away! It was the perfect quick getaway for my girls and they loved every second of it. It was very private and peaceful. I would definitely recommend this Sniffspot.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55We had so much fun at this spot! I was initially worried about letting our dogs off-leash. While they know the recall command, they sometimes get too excited to listen in high-stimulation environments. But the calm and peaceful setting there worked well, and the 20-ft leash we brought wasn’t necessary. Also, Tammy was helpful and provided useful tips.
The dogs loved the cold water, tried a bit of swimming, and did lots of sniffing around. The spot was clean and cozy, making it a pleasant experience for all of us.
Just a note—there’s no garbage disposal, so be prepared to take your dog’s waste back with you. Also, from the parking area to the spot, there’s a steep dirt slope that was a bit slippery. If I had to manage two leashed dogs in both hands, it might have been a bit tough.
Overall, it was a 1-hour drive well worth the experience. We had a good time and might come back again!Holly Y.
Holly Y.
August 2024
We had so much fun at this spot! I was initially worried about letting our dogs off-leash. While they know the recall command, they sometimes get too excited to listen in high-stimulation environments. But the calm and peaceful setting there worked well, and the 20-ft leash we brought wasn’t necessary. Also, Tammy was helpful and provided useful tips.
The dogs loved the cold water, tried a bit of swimming, and did lots of sniffing around. The spot was clean and cozy, making it a pleasant experience for all of us.
Just a note—there’s no garbage disposal, so be prepared to take your dog’s waste back with you. Also, from the parking area to the spot, there’s a steep dirt slope that was a bit slippery. If I had to manage two leashed dogs in both hands, it might have been a bit tough.
Overall, it was a 1-hour drive well worth the experience. We had a good time and might come back again!
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Great spot!! Tammy provided clear instructions for directions and parking. Even though it’s unfenced, it was secure for my dogs and very private. Rebecca S.
Rebecca S.
August 2024
Great spot!! Tammy provided clear instructions for directions and parking. Even though it’s unfenced, it was secure for my dogs and very private.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Parking spot was not hard to find based on information provided. The walk down can be a bit steep for some, really appreciated the rail! Will point out that the we came from the East bay and the drive after the freeway was very winding, which is not great for someone with motion sickness 😅. Definitely agree on bringing extra shoes or even water shoes! Overall a great spot, would even recommend to people who want to get their dog accustomed to being in the water, which is why I brought my dog here. Maria A.
Maria A.
August 2024
Parking spot was not hard to find based on information provided. The walk down can be a bit steep for some, really appreciated the rail! Will point out that the we came from the East bay and the drive after the freeway was very winding, which is not great for someone with motion sickness 😅. Definitely agree on bringing extra shoes or even water shoes! Overall a great spot, would even recommend to people who want to get their dog accustomed to being in the water, which is why I brought my dog here.
Private 2 Acre Forest Trail and Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside | Sniffspot
55Great spot, lovely area even. Recommend to wear walking or water shoes but flip flops are tough to navigate the trail with. On the way in you're going downhill. Lots of smells, grass to eat, and creeks to splash in. Our husky mix loved running back and forth across the creek! Cortney D.
Cortney D.
August 2024
Great spot, lovely area even. Recommend to wear walking or water shoes but flip flops are tough to navigate the trail with. On the way in you're going downhill. Lots of smells, grass to eat, and creeks to splash in. Our husky mix loved running back and forth across the creek!
How do Emerald Hills's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Emerald Hills dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Emerald Hills area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 107 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 17 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Does Emerald Hills have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 107 fully fenced dog parks in or near Emerald Hills. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Emerald Hills?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Emerald Hills?
There are 12 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Emerald Hills where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Stagnaro Stables Puppy Romper Room ;).
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