55Beautiful spot and tons of open space for the dogs to run. Just far enough off the road for me not to stress about them straying too far towards it. We don’t live in the area but we would be here every week if we did!Abbey J.
Abbey J.
December 2023
Beautiful spot and tons of open space for the dogs to run. Just far enough off the road for me not to stress about them straying too far towards it. We don’t live in the area but we would be here every week if we did!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This place is awesome! Fields, forest, and a river - so much for the dogs to do and explore. Love that you can drive down into the spot and let the dogs out farther away from the main road. It felt very peaceful and private. Can’t wait to visit again!Emily Y.
Emily Y.
December 2023
This place is awesome! Fields, forest, and a river - so much for the dogs to do and explore. Love that you can drive down into the spot and let the dogs out farther away from the main road. It felt very peaceful and private. Can’t wait to visit again!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Very private and clean, plenty of room for dogs explore and get exercise. Wasn’t quite sure about property lines and did see a dump truck drive onto property. Pam C.
Pam C.
December 2023
Very private and clean, plenty of room for dogs explore and get exercise. Wasn’t quite sure about property lines and did see a dump truck drive onto property.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Our dogs loved it! There’s wooded areas and open areas with lots of trees and grass. We saw birds, and no other wildlife. Also, it’s worth mentioning that we got a little muddy and the dogs too as it recently rained. It wasn’t a problem for us, but I would bring a towel if it’s recently rained. Our dogs had a great time and we will definitely be back!Brooke J.
Brooke J.
December 2023
Our dogs loved it! There’s wooded areas and open areas with lots of trees and grass. We saw birds, and no other wildlife. Also, it’s worth mentioning that we got a little muddy and the dogs too as it recently rained. It wasn’t a problem for us, but I would bring a towel if it’s recently rained. Our dogs had a great time and we will definitely be back!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This spot is awesome! The dogs loved the water and we even saw some wildlife. Will absolutely book again, especially when it is warm enough for both of them to swim. The two goons can’t wait to return! Shiloh B.
Shiloh B.
February 2024
This spot is awesome! The dogs loved the water and we even saw some wildlife. Will absolutely book again, especially when it is warm enough for both of them to swim. The two goons can’t wait to return!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This was a great spot. My dog is reactive towards other dogs, so she loved having this much outdoor space to herself. We brought a super long leash to test out how she would do with more freedom, and then after we realized she stayed close, we were comfortable letting her explore off leash. She absolutely loved running around, playing Frisbee and fetch, and putting her paws in the river. We would definitely love to take her here again. No other dogs or people while we were there.Lindsey D.
Lindsey D.
February 2024
This was a great spot. My dog is reactive towards other dogs, so she loved having this much outdoor space to herself. We brought a super long leash to test out how she would do with more freedom, and then after we realized she stayed close, we were comfortable letting her explore off leash. She absolutely loved running around, playing Frisbee and fetch, and putting her paws in the river. We would definitely love to take her here again. No other dogs or people while we were there.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This spot is so great! Tons of space and the river access is perfect. Enzo had the best time and this will be a regular place for us now! We did see a couple of people doing some kind of work on the land but they stayed far away and my dog is VERY reactive to people and wasn’t bothered by it at all.Blair M.
Blair M.
February 2024
This spot is so great! Tons of space and the river access is perfect. Enzo had the best time and this will be a regular place for us now! We did see a couple of people doing some kind of work on the land but they stayed far away and my dog is VERY reactive to people and wasn’t bothered by it at all.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55What a great property! So much space to explore and run. My dog had the best time. He loved swimming in the river. Bring a towel or two if you plan on letting your pup swim. We got pretty muddy but it was a blast! Easy to find and host was a great communicator. Will return. Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
February 2024
What a great property! So much space to explore and run. My dog had the best time. He loved swimming in the river. Bring a towel or two if you plan on letting your pup swim. We got pretty muddy but it was a blast! Easy to find and host was a great communicator. Will return.
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Still one of my favorite spots that we keep coming back to! Has a nice combination of woods, open areas and water on a whole lotta land. Can’t wait to come back againKate C.
Kate C.
March 2024
Still one of my favorite spots that we keep coming back to! Has a nice combination of woods, open areas and water on a whole lotta land. Can’t wait to come back again
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Scout always loves this place - so much to smell and explore :) the water was super high this time but it made it easier for me to reach and she loved it!Hannah T.
Hannah T.
March 2024
Scout always loves this place - so much to smell and explore :) the water was super high this time but it made it easier for me to reach and she loved it!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55This spot was awesome! My dog had so much fun, and there’s so much room to explore. Love that there’s a river for dogs who enjoy the water. We will definitely be back! Morgan M.
Morgan M.
March 2024
This spot was awesome! My dog had so much fun, and there’s so much room to explore. Love that there’s a river for dogs who enjoy the water. We will definitely be back!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55So perfect for my reactive dog and he gets access to the river. There’s something so wonderful about watching him explore without any triggers. We use a 30 ft leash since it’s not fenced in and it works perfectly. Thankful for this space eliana S.
eliana S.
March 2024
So perfect for my reactive dog and he gets access to the river. There’s something so wonderful about watching him explore without any triggers. We use a 30 ft leash since it’s not fenced in and it works perfectly. Thankful for this space
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55Our pups had a great time running, chasing balls, and splashing in the water! We saw a few deer when we first arrived, but other than that it was very private. Thanks for opening up your spot to our pups! Karen P.
Karen P.
March 2024
Our pups had a great time running, chasing balls, and splashing in the water! We saw a few deer when we first arrived, but other than that it was very private. Thanks for opening up your spot to our pups!
Riverside - 16 acre mix of fields/woods/trails on the French Broad River | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful time Koda had. After the Apple Maps mishap yesterday he was so happy to actually get to visit today. We will definitely use this spot often. Denese S.
Denese S.
April 2024
What a wonderful time Koda had. After the Apple Maps mishap yesterday he was so happy to actually get to visit today. We will definitely use this spot often.
How do Pisgah Forest's private dog fields 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 Pisgah Forest dog fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.