55We bring our dogs here about twice a month. They love running through the corn stalks, chasing birds, staring at cows, and wading through the water. For farmland, we appreciate that there isn’t a lot of gross runoff on the property. Definitely one of our top Sniffspot spots. Karen H.
Karen H.
February 2021
We bring our dogs here about twice a month. They love running through the corn stalks, chasing birds, staring at cows, and wading through the water. For farmland, we appreciate that there isn’t a lot of gross runoff on the property. Definitely one of our top Sniffspot spots.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This is by far our favorite sniffspot so far. Our dogs love the marshy grass, the muddy corn field and the cow sightings off in the distance. Jessica is extremely kind and will meet you on your first visit. This was our second visit to her land. I highly recommend it for your pups!Danna N.
Danna N.
January 2021
This is by far our favorite sniffspot so far. Our dogs love the marshy grass, the muddy corn field and the cow sightings off in the distance. Jessica is extremely kind and will meet you on your first visit. This was our second visit to her land. I highly recommend it for your pups!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This is a huge area with an excellent variety of sniffs (grass, river front, fields...). Jessica is excellent at communicating throughout the process and we will be coming back to explore more. One thing I wish I had known in advance is hunting season activity hours as the sounds of gunshots in the distance did affect our dogs' ability to fully enjoy the experience. Nobody's fault, just a detail our particular dogs are sensitive to. We shall come back at a different time because this is a fabulous sniff spot. Joanna M.
Joanna M.
January 2021
This is a huge area with an excellent variety of sniffs (grass, river front, fields...). Jessica is excellent at communicating throughout the process and we will be coming back to explore more. One thing I wish I had known in advance is hunting season activity hours as the sounds of gunshots in the distance did affect our dogs' ability to fully enjoy the experience. Nobody's fault, just a detail our particular dogs are sensitive to. We shall come back at a different time because this is a fabulous sniff spot.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55What a great sniffspot. Dogs had a blast running wild jumping cornfield stock lanes and jumping in the marshes. Cow watching also became a thing. Your dog's will need great off leash recall. Not for the cows but more for those who might want to wander towards the road. Also, if you come in January, be mindful of hunting season as the sound of nearby gunshots might affect your dog's experience. That being said, even my gun shy dog enjoyed himself. My lab loved all of it but definitely liked the river access most and found the biggest stick to fetch. I found the swing set. Mum set 😂. Bring boots for the mudd in winter & leashes for crossing the road. Jessica was super nice and showed us around on our first visit. Definitely coming backInes D.
Ines D.
January 2021
What a great sniffspot. Dogs had a blast running wild jumping cornfield stock lanes and jumping in the marshes. Cow watching also became a thing. Your dog's will need great off leash recall. Not for the cows but more for those who might want to wander towards the road. Also, if you come in January, be mindful of hunting season as the sound of nearby gunshots might affect your dog's experience. That being said, even my gun shy dog enjoyed himself. My lab loved all of it but definitely liked the river access most and found the biggest stick to fetch. I found the swing set. Mum set 😂. Bring boots for the mudd in winter & leashes for crossing the road. Jessica was super nice and showed us around on our first visit. Definitely coming back
55We had an amazing time here. Our dog is reactive so he did get hyper focused on the horses that were in the enclosure right next to the field. Kris was amazing though and without us asking, moved them a bit farther away. Something to keep in mind if you have a reactive pup. Other than that, this place was perfect. Maria C.
Maria C.
November 2023
We had an amazing time here. Our dog is reactive so he did get hyper focused on the horses that were in the enclosure right next to the field. Kris was amazing though and without us asking, moved them a bit farther away. Something to keep in mind if you have a reactive pup. Other than that, this place was perfect.
55Great spot, was fully fenced in and had lots of room to play fetch in. Watch out for the pricker grass in the lower part of the field if you have longer haired pups. Karen F.
Karen F.
November 2023
Great spot, was fully fenced in and had lots of room to play fetch in. Watch out for the pricker grass in the lower part of the field if you have longer haired pups.
55Kris greeted me even though I was early and graciously guided me through the basics that I needed to know for our first visit. My new 6 month old Vizsla pup Toby loved it! Clean and secure. Great job, Kris! I’ll arrive on time next time. 😉🙏✨Susan B.
Susan B.
October 2023
Kris greeted me even though I was early and graciously guided me through the basics that I needed to know for our first visit. My new 6 month old Vizsla pup Toby loved it! Clean and secure. Great job, Kris! I’ll arrive on time next time. 😉🙏✨
55What a great farm property to run or relax and enjoy beautiful Sauvie Island! Breezy, our young Lab, loved it and so did we. Thanks for sharing this great spot! And the cows in the next field were very interesting to Breezy! We can’t wait to visit again!Kathy W.
Kathy W.
October 2023
What a great farm property to run or relax and enjoy beautiful Sauvie Island! Breezy, our young Lab, loved it and so did we. Thanks for sharing this great spot! And the cows in the next field were very interesting to Breezy! We can’t wait to visit again!
55This place is awesome, and the hosts are super nice! it’s got a great entrance/very secure. Besides being fully fenced, one thing I like is the fence alongside the road has a large shrub row of blackberry. This adds some extra protection and noise deadening from the road, which isn’t that busy anyways. My dogs always love it and leave tired and happy.
I HIGHLY recommend this spot if you are looking for something larger, especially given the relatively short distance from Portland.Alex A.
Alex A.
October 2023
This place is awesome, and the hosts are super nice! it’s got a great entrance/very secure. Besides being fully fenced, one thing I like is the fence alongside the road has a large shrub row of blackberry. This adds some extra protection and noise deadening from the road, which isn’t that busy anyways. My dogs always love it and leave tired and happy.
I HIGHLY recommend this spot if you are looking for something larger, especially given the relatively short distance from Portland.
55Excellent spot with so much wide open space to run as well as some agility equipment and lots of toys. My dog and I truly enjoyed it. Even though it's a bit out of the way, it's a beautiful drive and so worth it when you get there. Previous user didn't pick up their dog's poop, but that's not the owner's fault. (Come on people! this Sniffspot even provides doggie bags. No excuse, put down your phone and pay attention to your dog). Cheryl M.
Cheryl M.
October 2023
Excellent spot with so much wide open space to run as well as some agility equipment and lots of toys. My dog and I truly enjoyed it. Even though it's a bit out of the way, it's a beautiful drive and so worth it when you get there. Previous user didn't pick up their dog's poop, but that's not the owner's fault. (Come on people! this Sniffspot even provides doggie bags. No excuse, put down your phone and pay attention to your dog).
55This was our 2nd visit and it was as much fun as the first. This is a great place for dogs to be able to really stretch out and run. I have no doubt a 3rd visit is in the near future. Connie D.
Connie D.
October 2023
This was our 2nd visit and it was as much fun as the first. This is a great place for dogs to be able to really stretch out and run. I have no doubt a 3rd visit is in the near future.
55Lovely well kept open field perfect for an energetic dog to run & roam. The two horses in the adjacent pasture were a great curiosity to my dog & came to say hello at the fence. Caren M.
Caren M.
November 2023
Lovely well kept open field perfect for an energetic dog to run & roam. The two horses in the adjacent pasture were a great curiosity to my dog & came to say hello at the fence.
55Great place to run around in a safe, beautiful pasture next to horses. The owners have poop bags and a bin available. The only note I have is not to fully trust Google maps to get you there! Can't wait to return. Alyx A.
Alyx A.
November 2023
Great place to run around in a safe, beautiful pasture next to horses. The owners have poop bags and a bin available. The only note I have is not to fully trust Google maps to get you there! Can't wait to return.
55This is a spot I love coming back to every few weeks. It’s nice and close to home, there’s always a ball rolling around somewhere. Cute horses too! Thank you for sharing your space. Faithfull P.
Faithfull P.
November 2023
This is a spot I love coming back to every few weeks. It’s nice and close to home, there’s always a ball rolling around somewhere. Cute horses too! Thank you for sharing your space.
55This is a great spot and a quick trip from Portland. The area is secure with a fence and the host checked in to be sure we knew how to lock the gate. The dogs had a great time running and playing. Lori H.
Lori H.
November 2023
This is a great spot and a quick trip from Portland. The area is secure with a fence and the host checked in to be sure we knew how to lock the gate. The dogs had a great time running and playing.
55Well marked and clean. Simple little spot in a lovely rural location. Great for pups to play ball or run. There were a couple small dig holes in the field that were thoughtfully marked with cones. Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
November 2023
Well marked and clean. Simple little spot in a lovely rural location. Great for pups to play ball or run. There were a couple small dig holes in the field that were thoughtfully marked with cones.
55This was our second visit and my girls had a great time: lots of sniffs, plenty of room to run, horses to admire (on the other side of the fence). We love it Lisa B.
Lisa B.
November 2023
This was our second visit and my girls had a great time: lots of sniffs, plenty of room to run, horses to admire (on the other side of the fence). We love it
How do Ilwaco'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
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Ilwaco 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. 80% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Ilwaco 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 12 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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.
Sniffspot has 12 fully fenced dog parks in or near Ilwaco. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Ilwaco?
The Ilwaco area has 12 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Lisa's 22 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Cathlamet.