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WoodsideCalifornia94062US
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55Beautiful location! Exactly as described. Signage was very clear and...
55Great location! Easy to find, parking was great and my dog loved it!!!
55Such a beautiful spot to enjoy the outdoors and let your dog swim and...
55Great spot! Super lush right now and well marked.
55What a cool place! Our dog had a great time splashing in the water,...
55We had a wonderful time at this spot! It was well marked and easy to...
55Fantastic spot
55Really great location for water dogs!
55Great sniffspot with natural creek! Very clean and enjoyable for both...
55This spot is my dog's happy place!
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Private swimming hole in the redwoods. Please read all "rules" and all "access instructions" after booking.

Woodside, California
Partially Fenced
2 acres
4.99311 Reviews

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Private swimming hole in the redwoods. Please read all "rules" and all "access instructions" after booking.

Woodside, California
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Hosted by Tammy D.
4.99311 Reviews
Partially Fenced
2 acres
Private swimming hole in the redwoods. Please read all "rules" and all "access instructions" after booking. - Woodside, California
Private swimming hole in the redwoods. Please read all "rules" and all "access instructions" after booking. - Woodside, California
Private swimming hole in the redwoods. Please read all "rules" and all "access instructions" after booking. - Woodside, California

Fencing

This spot is partially fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

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

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

partially fenced


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

HOST REPORTS

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. Less than 10% of guests have heard a dog bark, far off in the distance. No guests have ever seen a dog at this spot.

GUEST FEEDBACK

5% 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

HOST REPORTS

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

HOST REPORTS

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. It's not easy to find the first time, unless you use your odometer.

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
25 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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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 before the bend that is downstream. 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. Maximum 2 people per dog. 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

HOST NOTE

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

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more


Extras

Extra person10 credits

A total of 4 people per visit are allowed with no extra charge. After 4 people, each additional person is $10 per hour.


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
1.0 hour
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

As you explore the creek, if you walk down the creek and see a bend, turn around. There is a private residence around that bend. 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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Meet your host

Tammy D.

Joined in July 2024

SF native


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