55This is a literal paradise. Amazing view, surrounded by conifer forest, all fenced in to ensure our dog is safe from wildlife, and an agility course for those interested too. Every amenity imaginable is available here, and the drive up was enjoyable. It was a 50 mile trip, but we'll worth the time on a gorgeous September afternoon. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us!T C.
T C.
September 2023
This is a literal paradise. Amazing view, surrounded by conifer forest, all fenced in to ensure our dog is safe from wildlife, and an agility course for those interested too. Every amenity imaginable is available here, and the drive up was enjoyable. It was a 50 mile trip, but we'll worth the time on a gorgeous September afternoon. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us!
55Beautiful yard here so much space!! We rented this place for 2 Hours and stayed occupied the whole time. I recommend wearing hiking boots maybe a trekking pole if you plan to walk around. It’s very steep here and Rocky. We loved it! We all left tired!Ashley F.
Ashley F.
September 2023
Beautiful yard here so much space!! We rented this place for 2 Hours and stayed occupied the whole time. I recommend wearing hiking boots maybe a trekking pole if you plan to walk around. It’s very steep here and Rocky. We loved it! We all left tired!
55Such an amazing time! Will definitely be back. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. Great place for my reactive pup to decompress after some training! Daisy W.
Daisy W.
September 2023
Such an amazing time! Will definitely be back. Thank you so much for sharing your place with us. Great place for my reactive pup to decompress after some training!
55Super cool spot, exactly as described. Had some trouble getting there b/c I lost cell phone coverage and didn't bother to print out directions (which the instructions told me to do, but I didn't read closely enough).
Also, this place is not really anywhere close to Black Hawk or Golden. It was a pretty long drive from Denver.
Still, my dogs loved running up and down the mountain and completely wore themselves out. The host was also clearly a dog person, with water out for the dogs and a fun agility course. Definitely would recommend this spot.Jason L.
Jason L.
September 2023
Super cool spot, exactly as described. Had some trouble getting there b/c I lost cell phone coverage and didn't bother to print out directions (which the instructions told me to do, but I didn't read closely enough).
Also, this place is not really anywhere close to Black Hawk or Golden. It was a pretty long drive from Denver.
Still, my dogs loved running up and down the mountain and completely wore themselves out. The host was also clearly a dog person, with water out for the dogs and a fun agility course. Definitely would recommend this spot.
55This place was heaven for my dogs. We recently lost a member of our pack, my 12 year old soul dog, and I know he would have loved it here. We could feel him everywhere. It's peaceful, clean and very secluded. Highly recommend! Allie B.
Allie B.
September 2023
This place was heaven for my dogs. We recently lost a member of our pack, my 12 year old soul dog, and I know he would have loved it here. We could feel him everywhere. It's peaceful, clean and very secluded. Highly recommend!
55Excellent visit! Fence was very secure, property was clean and enjoyable. Had a great time sitting in the sun or wandering through the trees with the dogs. Did not see any dogs or people - would recommend!Kelsey P.
Kelsey P.
September 2023
Excellent visit! Fence was very secure, property was clean and enjoyable. Had a great time sitting in the sun or wandering through the trees with the dogs. Did not see any dogs or people - would recommend!
55This property was fantastic, my GSD had a super fun time exploring the agility field, they even had a phone mount to film our pup (attempting) to do the course. And the forested area was large and incredibly private, beautiful and serene. My pup had a great time playing fetch with the toys provided and just running around and sniffing. Only thing to note is that the forested area is on a pretty steep decline from the agility field so just note that if you or your dog have any mobility issues, its a slightly more challenging climb down and up, Lacie O.
Lacie O.
September 2023
This property was fantastic, my GSD had a super fun time exploring the agility field, they even had a phone mount to film our pup (attempting) to do the course. And the forested area was large and incredibly private, beautiful and serene. My pup had a great time playing fetch with the toys provided and just running around and sniffing. Only thing to note is that the forested area is on a pretty steep decline from the agility field so just note that if you or your dog have any mobility issues, its a slightly more challenging climb down and up,
55First, Melissa's property is absolutely beautiful!! A true mountain paradise. Our dogs had a blast running free and exploring! The fencing was secure! They also loved all of the toys and water available. We enjoyed trying out the agility course and the peaceful, quiet time in nature with our fur babies! Jena B.
Jena B.
September 2023
First, Melissa's property is absolutely beautiful!! A true mountain paradise. Our dogs had a blast running free and exploring! The fencing was secure! They also loved all of the toys and water available. We enjoyed trying out the agility course and the peaceful, quiet time in nature with our fur babies!
55Rented this spot out for my birthday! It was Maya’s first time being totally off leash outside of home in 6 years. She is reactive so it was such a relief to be out with her and not have to keep our heads on a swivel and have no worries. Our biggest worry was her going under the porch and having too much fun and missing out on the rest of the property! (She loves that kind of space under porches etc).
The host was amazing, and it was easy to find with google maps. The agility course looked amazing.. just too fancy for this rez dog. She would rather just dig in the grass! Thank you so much for providing such an amazing safe space for us. Savanna X.
Savanna X.
September 2023
Rented this spot out for my birthday! It was Maya’s first time being totally off leash outside of home in 6 years. She is reactive so it was such a relief to be out with her and not have to keep our heads on a swivel and have no worries. Our biggest worry was her going under the porch and having too much fun and missing out on the rest of the property! (She loves that kind of space under porches etc).
The host was amazing, and it was easy to find with google maps. The agility course looked amazing.. just too fancy for this rez dog. She would rather just dig in the grass! Thank you so much for providing such an amazing safe space for us.
55This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was wonderful! The property felt clean and very safe for the pups - lots of space to sniff and explore! Not to mention a nice variety of comfortable seating for humans throughout the space. We could have stayed all afternoon! The pups slept all the way back to Denver. Thank you for an amazing Sniffspot and excellent first experience being able to let Agnes off leash safely! Heather O.
Heather O.
September 2023
This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was wonderful! The property felt clean and very safe for the pups - lots of space to sniff and explore! Not to mention a nice variety of comfortable seating for humans throughout the space. We could have stayed all afternoon! The pups slept all the way back to Denver. Thank you for an amazing Sniffspot and excellent first experience being able to let Agnes off leash safely!
55Enjoyed time in the mountain forest with our dogs. Great place to walk around, play some fetch, climb some rocks and generally enjoy time outdoors and off leash.Jennifer N.
Jennifer N.
September 2023
Enjoyed time in the mountain forest with our dogs. Great place to walk around, play some fetch, climb some rocks and generally enjoy time outdoors and off leash.
55Wonderful place for dogs. My two dogs loved the agility area and exploring the woods. Fenced in was sturdy and lots of places for the dogs to explore. Kristin H.
Kristin H.
September 2023
Wonderful place for dogs. My two dogs loved the agility area and exploring the woods. Fenced in was sturdy and lots of places for the dogs to explore.
55So quiet and peaceful. Perfect for our dog who prefers to explore with no other pups around. Lots of toys, water, and more. We will be back soon.Grace S.
Grace S.
October 2023
So quiet and peaceful. Perfect for our dog who prefers to explore with no other pups around. Lots of toys, water, and more. We will be back soon.
55We had a great visit! Wonderful host, and our pups had a great time exploring and getting a little practice in the agility area. Highly recommend!Liz L.
Liz L.
October 2023
We had a great visit! Wonderful host, and our pups had a great time exploring and getting a little practice in the agility area. Highly recommend!
55Wish it didn’t start downpouring once we got settled in but it was such a great spot! Beautiful nature spots with some cool sightings. The incline is like a hike and be careful going down when it’s wet or you might fall like me 😂. Great spot, the pups had lots of fun and it helped me know more about my dogs recall!Maya F.
Maya F.
September 2023
Wish it didn’t start downpouring once we got settled in but it was such a great spot! Beautiful nature spots with some cool sightings. The incline is like a hike and be careful going down when it’s wet or you might fall like me 😂. Great spot, the pups had lots of fun and it helped me know more about my dogs recall!
55Exactly what was advertised. Our pups had a great time in the forest and playing around on the agility equipment (their first time)! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.Mo S.
Mo S.
September 2023
Exactly what was advertised. Our pups had a great time in the forest and playing around on the agility equipment (their first time)! Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.
55Melissa’s space was super quiet and serene, the perfect place to escape the busyness of the city and enjoy beautiful Colorado scenery!Maria M.
Maria M.
September 2023
Melissa’s space was super quiet and serene, the perfect place to escape the busyness of the city and enjoy beautiful Colorado scenery!
How do Idaho Springs'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 Idaho Springs 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 Idaho Springs 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 182 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 21 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.
Does Idaho Springs have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 182 fully fenced dog parks in or near Idaho Springs. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Idaho Springs?
The Idaho Springs 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 4th Mesa 7 acre Private Dog Park In Bailey.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Idaho Springs?