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5.0104
55Our dog has a lot of fun at this spot. The instructions is clear. We leashed our dog from the car to the trails downside. Once we went down the hill, we felt very safe to unleash the dog and let him explore. There are so many things to explore in the nature, and love the tranquility in the forest.
55My dog had a great time playing with the water! Running around and swimming! What a nice place
55Our dogs had so much fun!
55Awesome spot! The instructions to find it were very clear.
55Clean, quiet, relaxing. My doggos had a blast running around and romping in the creek. Will 100% take them again.
55Great spot! Nice place if your pups love water. Great location to introduce water play as well. Varying sizes of river rocks on stream edges, so if you don’t want that type of terrain, then avoid. Lovely place to chill while pups play in the water. We’ll be back for sure.
55Bruno loved this place! So private and fun water hole to swim in. Easy to find too with the great directions on the app. Definitely recommend!
55This was a perfect little getaway for our teenage pup who loves adventure but gets nervous around others. Just be mindful of loose soil on the trail down to the creek.
45Definitely had to keep my eye out for the turn out as a parking area. The area is nicely set up. I think I was hoping the land was a bit more explorable away from the water. It was closer to the road than expected so I could hear cars driving by.
55Easy access to creek and very private. Our dog Bear loved swimming and romping through the rocks.
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Private 2 Acre Forest Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside (Update: 4 stairs added)

Woodside, California
Unfenced
2 acres
5.0104 reviews
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Hosted by Tammy D.

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Private 2 Acre Forest Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside (Update: 4 stairs added)

Woodside, California
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Hosted by Tammy D.
5.0104 reviews
Unfenced
2 acres
Private 2 Acre Forest Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside (Update: 4 stairs added) - Woodside, California
Private 2 Acre Forest Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside (Update: 4 stairs added) - Woodside, California
Private 2 Acre Forest Swimming Hole In Rural Woodside (Update: 4 stairs added) - Woodside, California

Fencing

Enclosure

Unfenced

Fencing details: The spot is very private, and partially enclosed by the canyon walls.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsNo

Other dogs

No

Private. No other dogs or people should be at this spot. If you ever see another person or dog, please message us as soon as possible, so that we can take action.

GUEST FEEDBACK

8% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

No domestic animals should be at this spot.

GUEST FEEDBACK

1% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleNo

Other people

No

It is highly unlikely to encounter people, (unless someone is illegally trespassing, which we have not encountered).

GUEST FEEDBACK

4% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

The entry to the trail is near the west (downhill) end of the parking spot. Please read the "Access Instructions" after booking for more detailed instructions.

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

River, stream or creek

Chairs

Woods

Trail

Digging area

Fertilizer-free


Pricing
$20 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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Location

Woodside, California

Description

This is a private, undeveloped, forested spot. If you are interested in this spot, you and your dog should be up for a mini adventure. This spot is not a manicured, backyard park. It is wild and beautiful, and a rare find in this area. THERE IS NO TRASH SERVICE AT THIS FOREST LOCATION. PACK EVERYTHING OUT WITH YOU, INCLUDING DOG POOP BAGGIES. The trail starts at the west (downhill) end of the parking spot, and winds downhill to the creek (there are a couple of switchbacks). The trail from the parking area to the creek is less than 5 minutes long. At the bottom of the trail, is a deck. Beyond the deck is a year-round creek with a swimming hole. There are fish, frogs, newts, and crawdads. All wildlife is protected, so please don't catch or remove them. You may walk up and down along the creek exploring, as long as you turn around if you see a waterfall downstream or a house in the distance. The trail that leads downhill to the creek is intermediate, not for beginners or flip-flops. There should be no poison oak or ticks on the trail, but if you venture off the trail, you may encounter poison oak or ticks. There are blackberry bushes to the sides of the trail that resemble poison oak. There should be no foxtails. You may see wild animals. As a wild spot, you may encounter typical hazards that are present in most local forest trails, such as wildlife, water, and trip-and-fall hazards. This is a private spot, and there should be no other people or dogs during your booking. If you see someone during your booking, please let us know as soon as possible, so that we can take steps to prevent them from trespassing again. There is no lighting at this spot, so if you book before sunrise or after sunset, please bring a headlamp or flashlight. There is no trash collection service at this location, so please pack out any trash. Thank you!

Cleanliness

99% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

This spot is private acreage by a creek in a redwood forest. Typical hazards relating to forest trails, creeks, and wild flora and fauna apply. This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Max dogs per booking
5
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

As you explore the creek, if you walk so far down the creek that you see a small waterfall, turn around. There is a private residence around that bend. If you see a house while exploring in either direction along the creek, turn around, you've gone too far. If conditions are safe and you use the fire pit, keep a close eye on it, and keep the flames below waist level. Importantly, use the bucket (next to the fire) to douse the fire with creek water to fully extinguish the fire before you leave. The spot is on private property. The land on the opposite side of the creek is Open Space preserve, and not included in the spot. Although sniffspot allows 2 hour cancellation, please give much more than 2 hours notice if you need to cancel a weekend or holiday spot. Those days often book solid from morning til night, and if you cancel only 2 hours beforehand, it doesn't give enough time for others to take your time slot because they have already seen that our spot was fully booked that day. We will have to block people who do this more than once.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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Joined in July 2024

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