55Such a fun outing! There are lots of cool plants and birds to observe this time of year. We did see a coyote on the property this time around. Keep that in mind and prepare accordingly if you have a snack sized dog or a dog with a high prey drive that might take chase!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
May 2024
Such a fun outing! There are lots of cool plants and birds to observe this time of year. We did see a coyote on the property this time around. Keep that in mind and prepare accordingly if you have a snack sized dog or a dog with a high prey drive that might take chase!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55We love this sniff spot! I bring my pack of shepherds here frequently and it’s always a great time. For the entrance with water off primrose, It’s important you stay leashed until you enter the trail if your pup won’t handle cows nearby well. Once in the trail, we don’t ever see any other livestock (except far in the distance/across the water there are some cows and a dog that will bark- but they are really far away and my dogs have no interest). The water is a great addition and my dogs love running in and out of it. Some areas do have a foul odor, and if your dog finds those spots, you may need to hit the dog wash after. I wouldn’t recommend letting your dog drink the water in the areas that you can smell the odor as this will likely upset their tummy like it did for mine. But still, best sniff spot in missoula and we will always be back!August P.
August P.
May 2024
We love this sniff spot! I bring my pack of shepherds here frequently and it’s always a great time. For the entrance with water off primrose, It’s important you stay leashed until you enter the trail if your pup won’t handle cows nearby well. Once in the trail, we don’t ever see any other livestock (except far in the distance/across the water there are some cows and a dog that will bark- but they are really far away and my dogs have no interest). The water is a great addition and my dogs love running in and out of it. Some areas do have a foul odor, and if your dog finds those spots, you may need to hit the dog wash after. I wouldn’t recommend letting your dog drink the water in the areas that you can smell the odor as this will likely upset their tummy like it did for mine. But still, best sniff spot in missoula and we will always be back!
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55About a year ago my dog Bear got attacked by multiple dogs at an off leash park. I’ve been scared to go to any off leash parks since then- but I knew that I needed to find a way to safely exercise him off leash. I cannot even put into words how perfect this property is. This is the first time I’ve felt relaxed walking my dogs. It’s a very peaceful feeling knowing that we won’t run into anyone. The property is huge, well maintained, peaceful, and beautiful. I highly recommend paying a visit! caroline h.
caroline h.
May 2024
About a year ago my dog Bear got attacked by multiple dogs at an off leash park. I’ve been scared to go to any off leash parks since then- but I knew that I needed to find a way to safely exercise him off leash. I cannot even put into words how perfect this property is. This is the first time I’ve felt relaxed walking my dogs. It’s a very peaceful feeling knowing that we won’t run into anyone. The property is huge, well maintained, peaceful, and beautiful. I highly recommend paying a visit!
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55Our reactive dog hadn’t been off leash for her whole life till we visited last week. It made me weep to see her so happy! Our older dog was delirious with joy getting to run with her! Dylan S.
Dylan S.
May 2024
Our reactive dog hadn’t been off leash for her whole life till we visited last week. It made me weep to see her so happy! Our older dog was delirious with joy getting to run with her!
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55My dog enjoyed her time here, she loved sniffing out the ground squirrels so we didn’t walk too far into the property since she just spent her time staking out the holes. Michelle W.
Michelle W.
June 2024
My dog enjoyed her time here, she loved sniffing out the ground squirrels so we didn’t walk too far into the property since she just spent her time staking out the holes.
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55What a fantastic place to walk around and explore. My two little dogs, 8 and 14 lbs, loved being able to be off leash without worrying about bumping into other dogs. We'll definitely be back!Grace D.
Grace D.
June 2024
What a fantastic place to walk around and explore. My two little dogs, 8 and 14 lbs, loved being able to be off leash without worrying about bumping into other dogs. We'll definitely be back!
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55Enjoyed coming here again, was initially a little wary seeing campers right by the entrance, but thankfully it didn’t seem like they had any dogs with them. My dog’s current obsession is ground squirrels, so this place is perfect for her. I did hear a couple of shots fired as well as the train going through, but it didn’t spook my dog. Michelle W.
Michelle W.
June 2024
Enjoyed coming here again, was initially a little wary seeing campers right by the entrance, but thankfully it didn’t seem like they had any dogs with them. My dog’s current obsession is ground squirrels, so this place is perfect for her. I did hear a couple of shots fired as well as the train going through, but it didn’t spook my dog.
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55We had the best day!! My highly reactive, highly energetic dog was able to be off leash for the first time and I can’t say how grateful we are! It’s was awesome to see her so happy and free. There’s so much space to roam! The host was very communicative and gave lots of details about the area. There were a few folks here and there getting some work done. Everyone was kind and let us do our thing! I highly recommend this spot and we will be going again! Jessie H.
Jessie H.
June 2024
We had the best day!! My highly reactive, highly energetic dog was able to be off leash for the first time and I can’t say how grateful we are! It’s was awesome to see her so happy and free. There’s so much space to roam! The host was very communicative and gave lots of details about the area. There were a few folks here and there getting some work done. Everyone was kind and let us do our thing! I highly recommend this spot and we will be going again!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55I am always grateful that we can access such an awesome space! The HipCamp area is pretty packed this time of year, so I really appreciate how accommodating Alton is so we can still access and enjoy the SniffSpot. We did encounter some HipCampers entering the rented portion of the property on ATVs and four wheelers, so if you have a dog that’ll chase/follow vehicles or is reactive, you may want to keep that in mind when renting the area!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
June 2024
I am always grateful that we can access such an awesome space! The HipCamp area is pretty packed this time of year, so I really appreciate how accommodating Alton is so we can still access and enjoy the SniffSpot. We did encounter some HipCampers entering the rented portion of the property on ATVs and four wheelers, so if you have a dog that’ll chase/follow vehicles or is reactive, you may want to keep that in mind when renting the area!
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55It was a nice and hot day to go, and so we opted to go to the alt. entrance on Primrose with earlier access to the water. We went the lower path but beware it is particularly weedy this time of the year and there is some branches on the path from the windstorm! My boy had an excellent time swimming, but still bring lots of water because it is hot if you are out for more than an hour. I booked for 2 hours, but left about 30 minutes early because my boy was already tuckered out from adventuring. My only warning is beware of livestock animals in the distance (not on main property, but they are close enough for dogs to see) and wildlife! On our way out, my dog almost/minorly scrapped with what I think was a badger - so just be aware for those prey driven dogs! Otherwise great spot and it is beautiful this time of year!Taylor P.
Taylor P.
August 2024
It was a nice and hot day to go, and so we opted to go to the alt. entrance on Primrose with earlier access to the water. We went the lower path but beware it is particularly weedy this time of the year and there is some branches on the path from the windstorm! My boy had an excellent time swimming, but still bring lots of water because it is hot if you are out for more than an hour. I booked for 2 hours, but left about 30 minutes early because my boy was already tuckered out from adventuring. My only warning is beware of livestock animals in the distance (not on main property, but they are close enough for dogs to see) and wildlife! On our way out, my dog almost/minorly scrapped with what I think was a badger - so just be aware for those prey driven dogs! Otherwise great spot and it is beautiful this time of year!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55I’m always pretty happy with the time we get to spend here! It got pretty hot this summer so we had to take a break and go to shadier places because this area is pretty exposed. Now that it’s getting cooler again, we can enjoy the space and area without any concern! Farm work is still being done but we’re always happy to give a wide berth and enjoy a different section of the property!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
August 2024
I’m always pretty happy with the time we get to spend here! It got pretty hot this summer so we had to take a break and go to shadier places because this area is pretty exposed. Now that it’s getting cooler again, we can enjoy the space and area without any concern! Farm work is still being done but we’re always happy to give a wide berth and enjoy a different section of the property!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55My dogs and I had a great time. We had a leisurely walk at the end of a long day in the car. We (I) did some bird watching and generally relaxed. My only advice is to make sure you have a solid recall or keep your dog on a long line. One of my dogs did great, the other blew me off to go critter hunting. Katie M.
Katie M.
August 2024
My dogs and I had a great time. We had a leisurely walk at the end of a long day in the car. We (I) did some bird watching and generally relaxed. My only advice is to make sure you have a solid recall or keep your dog on a long line. One of my dogs did great, the other blew me off to go critter hunting.
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55Had yet another enjoyable experience on this property! Griffyn had a blast hopping through the grass chasing mice (probably just finding grasshoppers though 😂). My favorite part about this property have been the variety of birds I’ve gotten to see throughout our visits! It’s been pretty common to spot various birds of prey which is always cool, but my all time favorites have been the sand hill cranes and grey partridges we’ve spotted lately!
We also found someone’s debit card, likely fallen out while they came to visit with their dog, so we placed it somewhere and informed the owner. If you’re missing one reach out to the owner about where it’s located!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
August 2024
Had yet another enjoyable experience on this property! Griffyn had a blast hopping through the grass chasing mice (probably just finding grasshoppers though 😂). My favorite part about this property have been the variety of birds I’ve gotten to see throughout our visits! It’s been pretty common to spot various birds of prey which is always cool, but my all time favorites have been the sand hill cranes and grey partridges we’ve spotted lately!
We also found someone’s debit card, likely fallen out while they came to visit with their dog, so we placed it somewhere and informed the owner. If you’re missing one reach out to the owner about where it’s located!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55Really enjoyed it!! Be aware, you might come across people working or wildlife (but that’s anywhere in Montana!). Absolutely beautiful, great water access, huge property. My reactive dogs had a blastElayna D.
Elayna D.
September 2024
Really enjoyed it!! Be aware, you might come across people working or wildlife (but that’s anywhere in Montana!). Absolutely beautiful, great water access, huge property. My reactive dogs had a blast
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55I just had a minor procedure done this week and wasn’t feeling 100% so I wanted to take my dog somewhere to give him a physical outlet while letting me relax a bit, so the SniffSpot was a perfect choice! There are a lot of Canadian Geese and Sandhill Crane flocking in the fields, so if your dog is interested in chasing birds it might be good to avoid those areas! My dog doesn’t mind them, so it was fun playing fetch near them (but not disturbing them, until I threw the frisbee a little too far and they had to relocate lmao) so I got to do some bird watching at the same time!
We did have some HipCampers come onto the property, but they seemed to have left and went back to their campsite once they saw us. If you’re worried about your dog around people, that might be something to keep in mind and plan accordingly!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
September 2024
I just had a minor procedure done this week and wasn’t feeling 100% so I wanted to take my dog somewhere to give him a physical outlet while letting me relax a bit, so the SniffSpot was a perfect choice! There are a lot of Canadian Geese and Sandhill Crane flocking in the fields, so if your dog is interested in chasing birds it might be good to avoid those areas! My dog doesn’t mind them, so it was fun playing fetch near them (but not disturbing them, until I threw the frisbee a little too far and they had to relocate lmao) so I got to do some bird watching at the same time!
We did have some HipCampers come onto the property, but they seemed to have left and went back to their campsite once they saw us. If you’re worried about your dog around people, that might be something to keep in mind and plan accordingly!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55This is a wonderful place to walk for humans as well as dogs. Since it's on a hilltop the mountain views are spectacular and with such a large acreage there's plenty of room for dogs to run. It's very peaceful to be the only one out there, just me and my dogs during my time space. One of my dogs is reactive with other dogs so it's been a lifesaver for me. The dogs and I love it! Thanks, Alton, for offering your property as a Sniffspot.Diane E.
Diane E.
September 2024
This is a wonderful place to walk for humans as well as dogs. Since it's on a hilltop the mountain views are spectacular and with such a large acreage there's plenty of room for dogs to run. It's very peaceful to be the only one out there, just me and my dogs during my time space. One of my dogs is reactive with other dogs so it's been a lifesaver for me. The dogs and I love it! Thanks, Alton, for offering your property as a Sniffspot.
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55What a gorgeous morning! We saw a coyote this morning! Far enough away that our dog didn’t see it but we called her to us anyway and held her till it trotted out of sight. We absolutely love this place. Dylan S.
Dylan S.
September 2024
What a gorgeous morning! We saw a coyote this morning! Far enough away that our dog didn’t see it but we called her to us anyway and held her till it trotted out of sight. We absolutely love this place.
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55Such a beautiful space! Like mentioned, it is quite expansive, so I kept my overly confident runner on a long lead. She still had a great time frolicking with her sisters through the tall grasses. We’ll definitely be back! :)Jess H.
Jess H.
October 2024
Such a beautiful space! Like mentioned, it is quite expansive, so I kept my overly confident runner on a long lead. She still had a great time frolicking with her sisters through the tall grasses. We’ll definitely be back! :)
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55We absolutely loved it! Gorgeous land for our dogs to run. There's so much land you feel very secluded but it's close enough to town that it's accessible. Thank you for making that land available! Jenifer K.
Jenifer K.
November 2024
We absolutely loved it! Gorgeous land for our dogs to run. There's so much land you feel very secluded but it's close enough to town that it's accessible. Thank you for making that land available!
How do Missoula'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 Missoula 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Missoula 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 13 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 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.
What is the best dog beach near Missoula?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Missoula is Grass Valley Farms. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Missoula have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 13 fully fenced dog parks in or near Missoula. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Missoula?
The Missoula area has 13 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 Grass Valley Farms.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Missoula?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Missoula. The most popular agility option is Grass Valley Farms.
Where in Missoula can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Missoula area. The highest rated option is Grass Valley Farms.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Missoula?
There are 13 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Missoula where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Grass Valley Farms.
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