55My husband and I and our two mini-Aussies loved this place! The owner met us and explained the layout. It is just as the pictures show, but lots of leaves to crunch and lots of great woodsy smells. There’s plenty of room to run and explore. At the end of the path we walked down into a canyon and up the other side back to the path. The dogs loved the fallen trees and different terrain. I definitely recommend if you enjoy hiking with your dogs.Debra M.
Debra M.
October 2023
My husband and I and our two mini-Aussies loved this place! The owner met us and explained the layout. It is just as the pictures show, but lots of leaves to crunch and lots of great woodsy smells. There’s plenty of room to run and explore. At the end of the path we walked down into a canyon and up the other side back to the path. The dogs loved the fallen trees and different terrain. I definitely recommend if you enjoy hiking with your dogs.
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55We had an amazing time! Beautiful space to explore with lots of trees that provide a lot of shade. Nice little trail with lots of new smells and room to run for curious dogs. My dog loved running up and down the hills and around the trees. We will visit again :)Jillian S.
Jillian S.
October 2023
We had an amazing time! Beautiful space to explore with lots of trees that provide a lot of shade. Nice little trail with lots of new smells and room to run for curious dogs. My dog loved running up and down the hills and around the trees. We will visit again :)
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55The trail isn’t long. But we had fun. Our dog enjoyed running up and down the hills. Humans enjoyed looking at turkey tails mushrooms, all the foliage underneath the legs. Alina R.
Alina R.
October 2023
The trail isn’t long. But we had fun. Our dog enjoyed running up and down the hills. Humans enjoyed looking at turkey tails mushrooms, all the foliage underneath the legs.
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55We had such a great time. The dogs loved the area and ran around up and down like crazy. Cari met us when we got there and showed the path to walk down. There are little stickers but they came off easy once I brushed the dogs. Nikole R.
Nikole R.
October 2023
We had such a great time. The dogs loved the area and ran around up and down like crazy. Cari met us when we got there and showed the path to walk down. There are little stickers but they came off easy once I brushed the dogs.
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55Unique spot - my dog had a blast zooming around. As host describes, it is unfenced so your dog should have good recall, but it is set back from the road and feels really private. Only downside was there were a lot of little flying bugs. Emma K.
Emma K.
November 2023
Unique spot - my dog had a blast zooming around. As host describes, it is unfenced so your dog should have good recall, but it is set back from the road and feels really private. Only downside was there were a lot of little flying bugs.
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55Joey absolutely loves this spot. She gets to roam free and work on her recall while taking in the distraction-free, natural sights & sounds. Extra bonus of the water spigot being next to the parking spot for a quick rinse at the end of the visit!Jane S.
Jane S.
November 2023
Joey absolutely loves this spot. She gets to roam free and work on her recall while taking in the distraction-free, natural sights & sounds. Extra bonus of the water spigot being next to the parking spot for a quick rinse at the end of the visit!
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55This was a great woodsy experience. There was a wide trail-type path that went down into a very woodsy area. It is somewhat steep once the trail ends but it was a blast to see our dog exploring with no cares in the world. Great spot for a dog that loves scent work. Nadia B.
Nadia B.
January 2024
This was a great woodsy experience. There was a wide trail-type path that went down into a very woodsy area. It is somewhat steep once the trail ends but it was a blast to see our dog exploring with no cares in the world. Great spot for a dog that loves scent work.
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55My dogs had a blast running and exploring. It was great to be able to let them run off leash without having to worry about cars or other dogs. We will be back again. Val M.
Val M.
January 2024
My dogs had a blast running and exploring. It was great to be able to let them run off leash without having to worry about cars or other dogs. We will be back again.
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55Cari was so accommodating to us when we ran into some traffic on our way to the spot! The dogs especially loved sniffing and running up and down all the hills! They were thoroughly tired after our time at this spot! Highly recommend a strong recall as the space is pretty large.Shannon Y.
Shannon Y.
February 2024
Cari was so accommodating to us when we ran into some traffic on our way to the spot! The dogs especially loved sniffing and running up and down all the hills! They were thoroughly tired after our time at this spot! Highly recommend a strong recall as the space is pretty large.
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55A great Sniffspot if you love nature! My dogs and I had a lovely time. The entire property is beautiful. Lots of space to run in the woods. Jessica M.
Jessica M.
February 2024
A great Sniffspot if you love nature! My dogs and I had a lovely time. The entire property is beautiful. Lots of space to run in the woods.
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55Joey loved her sniff time at Cari’s spot today. So much so that she didn’t even want to play with her rope toy, which we left for all to enjoy-haha!Jane S.
Jane S.
February 2024
Joey loved her sniff time at Cari’s spot today. So much so that she didn’t even want to play with her rope toy, which we left for all to enjoy-haha!
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55Sniffs, sprints and rolls in the leaves. Joey enjoyed her time, even finding another toy to toss around. This is a woodsy spot so keep an eye out for ticks; we found a few during our stay.Jane S.
Jane S.
March 2024
Sniffs, sprints and rolls in the leaves. Joey enjoyed her time, even finding another toy to toss around. This is a woodsy spot so keep an eye out for ticks; we found a few during our stay.
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55We have a reactive dog and it was nice to have a little hiking trail and place for her to run around w/o worrying about off leash dogs. Our senior dog was also able to keep up and enjoyed the easy trail :)Jaime R.
Jaime R.
June 2024
We have a reactive dog and it was nice to have a little hiking trail and place for her to run around w/o worrying about off leash dogs. Our senior dog was also able to keep up and enjoyed the easy trail :)
How do Placerville'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 Placerville 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 Placerville 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 112 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.
Sniffspot has 112 fully fenced dog parks in or near Placerville. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Placerville?
The Placerville area has 2 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 Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Placerville?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Placerville. The most popular agility option is Nanci's Private Dog Park In Loomis.
Where in Placerville can I find a pool for dog swimming?