55Always a pleasure at this Sniffspot! Maggie and Dot run so much Dot feel asleep sitting up on the way home. Too much sniffing. Thanks for a great location! alan h.
alan h.
April 2024
Always a pleasure at this Sniffspot! Maggie and Dot run so much Dot feel asleep sitting up on the way home. Too much sniffing. Thanks for a great location!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55We had a good visit. My dog swam and galloped around. Steep river banks but there is one place that is great for dogs to get in and out. Very quiet and peaceful.Penelope W.
Penelope W.
June 2024
We had a good visit. My dog swam and galloped around. Steep river banks but there is one place that is great for dogs to get in and out. Very quiet and peaceful.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Great host loved this spot. Very secluded with plenty of room for dogs to run and play. Would recommend water shoes and to
Bring a towel if your dog loves the water. Loved it!Lisa R.
Lisa R.
June 2024
Great host loved this spot. Very secluded with plenty of room for dogs to run and play. Would recommend water shoes and to
Bring a towel if your dog loves the water. Loved it!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Awesome spot - plenty of room to run! My Brittany had a blast! Thank you for sharing your property with us - looking forward to a return visit!David K.
David K.
June 2024
Awesome spot - plenty of room to run! My Brittany had a blast! Thank you for sharing your property with us - looking forward to a return visit!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55We thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The dogs both got muddy and loved every single minute of it. One of my dogs can be reactive, and I felt very secure with the river and woods around us. (Mine don’t really wander too far from me though.) If you’ve seen this spot and disregarded it because it’s not fenced, I recommend bringing a long lead to check it out. We really had a nice time. It was an easy drive from AVL.
We brought a picnic, a blanket, and towels for the dogs to clean them up before heading out. We look forward to hanging out here again! As to be expected there were some gnats (not bad) so bring bug spray if you need it. Would be a great spot to read a book in a hammock. Kadie N.
Kadie N.
June 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit! The dogs both got muddy and loved every single minute of it. One of my dogs can be reactive, and I felt very secure with the river and woods around us. (Mine don’t really wander too far from me though.) If you’ve seen this spot and disregarded it because it’s not fenced, I recommend bringing a long lead to check it out. We really had a nice time. It was an easy drive from AVL.
We brought a picnic, a blanket, and towels for the dogs to clean them up before heading out. We look forward to hanging out here again! As to be expected there were some gnats (not bad) so bring bug spray if you need it. Would be a great spot to read a book in a hammock.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55A huge, clean expanse of Green space. Nicely shaded on a hot day. Unfenced but boardered by riverfront and dense vegetation on most sides so dog is easily contained. Great time. Harry R.
Harry R.
June 2024
A huge, clean expanse of Green space. Nicely shaded on a hot day. Unfenced but boardered by riverfront and dense vegetation on most sides so dog is easily contained. Great time.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Beautifully maintained and lovely spot to access the river. Detailed instructions to access the property + signage. Dogs + kitty had a blast! It was almost 90 degrees when we visited, but we were able to stay cool with all the shade and the river. Will definitely return! 😁Erin M.
Erin M.
June 2024
Beautifully maintained and lovely spot to access the river. Detailed instructions to access the property + signage. Dogs + kitty had a blast! It was almost 90 degrees when we visited, but we were able to stay cool with all the shade and the river. Will definitely return! 😁
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This was a great spot for our pups! There is alot of space to explore under a shady canopy of trees. We spent our time walking around the property and sitting by the river. Two kayakers passed by, which was a great training opportunity for our reactive (soon to be best good girl). We loved how close it was to the Pisgah Ranger District. It would be a great spot to take your dogs to burn off some energy before hitting the trails! Alex & Shelbi H.
Alex & Shelbi H.
July 2024
This was a great spot for our pups! There is alot of space to explore under a shady canopy of trees. We spent our time walking around the property and sitting by the river. Two kayakers passed by, which was a great training opportunity for our reactive (soon to be best good girl). We loved how close it was to the Pisgah Ranger District. It would be a great spot to take your dogs to burn off some energy before hitting the trails!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This was a great spot for the pups! Plenty of space to explore under a shady canopy of trees. We spent our time walking the property and sitting by the river. Two kayakers passed by, which was a good training opportunity for our reactive dog (soon to be best good girl). We loved that we were minutes from the Pisgah Ranger District. It would be a great spot to stop and let your dog burn off some energy before taking to the trails. Alex & Shelbi H.
Alex & Shelbi H.
July 2024
This was a great spot for the pups! Plenty of space to explore under a shady canopy of trees. We spent our time walking the property and sitting by the river. Two kayakers passed by, which was a good training opportunity for our reactive dog (soon to be best good girl). We loved that we were minutes from the Pisgah Ranger District. It would be a great spot to stop and let your dog burn off some energy before taking to the trails.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Lots of private land for our crazy Aussies to let off some steam. Great beach area for swims and plenty of room for frisbees! We look forward to our next visit. Megan J.
Megan J.
July 2024
Lots of private land for our crazy Aussies to let off some steam. Great beach area for swims and plenty of room for frisbees! We look forward to our next visit.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55We had a blast on this large property. Plenty of trees, shade, sun, open areas, river, and beach. The beach was quite muddy, however it has been raining every day and even rained prior to us arriving that afternoon. I will definitely go back.Hunter L.
Hunter L.
July 2024
We had a blast on this large property. Plenty of trees, shade, sun, open areas, river, and beach. The beach was quite muddy, however it has been raining every day and even rained prior to us arriving that afternoon. I will definitely go back.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This place was SO beautiful! So spacious! We will def go back! Word to the wise if you’re coming from Asheville: it’s a 45 min drive away. So worth the drive though. My dogs had a blastCrystal C.
Crystal C.
July 2024
This place was SO beautiful! So spacious! We will def go back! Word to the wise if you’re coming from Asheville: it’s a 45 min drive away. So worth the drive though. My dogs had a blast
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Great open space for sprints and obstacle challenges. Maple got to cool off in the river after splashing around in the mud chasing butterflies. Loved this space!Christin G.
Christin G.
July 2024
Great open space for sprints and obstacle challenges. Maple got to cool off in the river after splashing around in the mud chasing butterflies. Loved this space!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Make sure you read directions before going. It is easy to find once you know what to expect. This is as a really nice spot, piggie enjoyed herself immensely. Plenty of space to run and swim. Callie B.
Callie B.
July 2024
Make sure you read directions before going. It is easy to find once you know what to expect. This is as a really nice spot, piggie enjoyed herself immensely. Plenty of space to run and swim.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Wide open space on the river, with a ton of shade. Bring your own chairs if you want to lounge. Great spot. Brandi X.
Brandi X.
August 2024
Wide open space on the river, with a ton of shade. Bring your own chairs if you want to lounge. Great spot.
How do Pisgah Forest'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 Pisgah Forest 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 Pisgah Forest 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 117 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 14 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.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Pisgah Forest?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Pisgah Forest. The most popular agility option is #1 Fun field for a furry frenzy!! #1.
Where in Pisgah Forest can I find a pool for dog swimming?