55Awesome spot. I was nervous to book with other reviews mentioning seeing people nearby at the water but It was nice & quiet, with plenty of space to explore! My dog loved it and we will definitely have to come back. Marcia R.
Marcia R.
April 2024
Awesome spot. I was nervous to book with other reviews mentioning seeing people nearby at the water but It was nice & quiet, with plenty of space to explore! My dog loved it and we will definitely have to come back.
55Quiet, easy entry, lots of room and water to roam. The fence is easy for dogs to get through so your dog should be trained. Ours are so all was great.Daemon B.
Daemon B.
April 2024
Quiet, easy entry, lots of room and water to roam. The fence is easy for dogs to get through so your dog should be trained. Ours are so all was great.
55Visited here for the second time and it was great! My dogs love the variety of landscape on the property and it was beautiful and peaceful. There were a few people in the beach area but they were very far away. When we were leaving the property (driving out in there car) there was a stray dog nearby, not on the property but about 50 feet away from the entrance gate. This was not an issue for me as my dogs were in the car but perhaps something to be aware of. Ashley B.
Ashley B.
April 2024
Visited here for the second time and it was great! My dogs love the variety of landscape on the property and it was beautiful and peaceful. There were a few people in the beach area but they were very far away. When we were leaving the property (driving out in there car) there was a stray dog nearby, not on the property but about 50 feet away from the entrance gate. This was not an issue for me as my dogs were in the car but perhaps something to be aware of.
55Great lake access and plenty of woods to explore too!
The road to the lake wasn’t too rocky, but some others would be best navigated in a jeep! Katie T.
Katie T.
May 2024
Great lake access and plenty of woods to explore too!
The road to the lake wasn’t too rocky, but some others would be best navigated in a jeep!
55Wonderful to work with and great for both my large pups to get exercise. Was very responsive. Will definitely make this a regular spot for us. Getting to location a little tricky, but makes sense once there.Geoffrey D.
Geoffrey D.
May 2024
Wonderful to work with and great for both my large pups to get exercise. Was very responsive. Will definitely make this a regular spot for us. Getting to location a little tricky, but makes sense once there.
55Huge wide open spaces for your pooch and you to explore, the water was perfect and no fishing litter I had seen so no need to worry about hooks, perfect for a picnic.Neil S.
Neil S.
May 2024
Huge wide open spaces for your pooch and you to explore, the water was perfect and no fishing litter I had seen so no need to worry about hooks, perfect for a picnic.
55Will definitely return! I had a little bit of trouble finding the spot but Kevin was super quick and helpful in his replies and got me to the right place. The property is great ~ can't wait to book again in cooler weather to explore. Since it's May in Texas and it's HOT, we headed straight for the water 😅 The pups loved swimming and sniffing around on the shore. It was perfect for a few hours at the lake relaxing with the pups and not having to worry about keeping them leashed. A+ service from Kevin and a wonderful property! Angela B.
Angela B.
May 2024
Will definitely return! I had a little bit of trouble finding the spot but Kevin was super quick and helpful in his replies and got me to the right place. The property is great ~ can't wait to book again in cooler weather to explore. Since it's May in Texas and it's HOT, we headed straight for the water 😅 The pups loved swimming and sniffing around on the shore. It was perfect for a few hours at the lake relaxing with the pups and not having to worry about keeping them leashed. A+ service from Kevin and a wonderful property!
55Great sniff spot on the lake! So many acres to roam and explore. You can hike or run around out by the water. The sunset over the lake was beautiful!Michelle P.
Michelle P.
June 2024
Great sniff spot on the lake! So many acres to roam and explore. You can hike or run around out by the water. The sunset over the lake was beautiful!
55Great spot for the our dogs to run around and swim! There were others around the beach area as well but they moved on quickly. Highly recommend reading the email directions for the most accurate way to get to the location. The location in the initial reservation will get you most of the way there but the follow up email will give you exact instructions. Overall we would visit again. We had three very tired and very happy dogs afterward. Maddison L.
Maddison L.
June 2024
Great spot for the our dogs to run around and swim! There were others around the beach area as well but they moved on quickly. Highly recommend reading the email directions for the most accurate way to get to the location. The location in the initial reservation will get you most of the way there but the follow up email will give you exact instructions. Overall we would visit again. We had three very tired and very happy dogs afterward.
55A little confusing once inside the gate, as there were multiple ways to go and no signage. In fact, the only sign we saw said no dogs lol. So we back tracked and ended up in an area where we did see an off leash dog with their human, as well as another human walking/swimming out to their boat, so I’m still not sure we ended up in the right place. But my girls loved the water so it was still an enjoyable time!Al R.
Al R.
May 2024
A little confusing once inside the gate, as there were multiple ways to go and no signage. In fact, the only sign we saw said no dogs lol. So we back tracked and ended up in an area where we did see an off leash dog with their human, as well as another human walking/swimming out to their boat, so I’m still not sure we ended up in the right place. But my girls loved the water so it was still an enjoyable time!
55This place was great! Dogs loved running and playing in the lake. Our 2 bigger dogs loved running full speed and tromping in the water. Little mini schnauzer loved running and rolling in the mud🤣🤣. If you have a fluffy dog that picks up burs, try to stay at the shoreline. We always carry dog towels and have seat covers to protect our vehicle from all of our adventures, so we were expecting dirty damp dogs! Plan accordingly and you and your dogs will love this spot. Buster G.
Buster G.
June 2024
This place was great! Dogs loved running and playing in the lake. Our 2 bigger dogs loved running full speed and tromping in the water. Little mini schnauzer loved running and rolling in the mud🤣🤣. If you have a fluffy dog that picks up burs, try to stay at the shoreline. We always carry dog towels and have seat covers to protect our vehicle from all of our adventures, so we were expecting dirty damp dogs! Plan accordingly and you and your dogs will love this spot.
55Love this sniff spot for my big dogs! Plenty of room to run around, and the lakeshore was the highlight so they could swim and play. Will definitely be back.Laura W.
Laura W.
June 2024
Love this sniff spot for my big dogs! Plenty of room to run around, and the lakeshore was the highlight so they could swim and play. Will definitely be back.
55Lots of space, right next to the lake! Our dogs had a great time exploring and frolicking in the water.
This is unrelated to the space, but our battery died when we were getting ready to leave, and the host’s father came to jump start our car. Amazing people. We will definitely be back! Cat K.
Cat K.
September 2024
Lots of space, right next to the lake! Our dogs had a great time exploring and frolicking in the water.
This is unrelated to the space, but our battery died when we were getting ready to leave, and the host’s father came to jump start our car. Amazing people. We will definitely be back!
55Dottie had an amazing time swimming, playing fetch in the lake, and exploring on the paths/woods! Plenty of space to play and we didn’t see any other people/pets. We did see a couple small lizards she enjoyed chasing though! Would definitely visit again. Kaulean H.
Kaulean H.
September 2024
Dottie had an amazing time swimming, playing fetch in the lake, and exploring on the paths/woods! Plenty of space to play and we didn’t see any other people/pets. We did see a couple small lizards she enjoyed chasing though! Would definitely visit again.
55Perfect, peaceful setting to introduce our dogs to water for the first time! One of our dogs can be reactive to other dogs so we had peace of mind as we were the only ones down by the shoreline. We all had a great time! Highly recommend!! Will be back Shea J.
Shea J.
October 2024
Perfect, peaceful setting to introduce our dogs to water for the first time! One of our dogs can be reactive to other dogs so we had peace of mind as we were the only ones down by the shoreline. We all had a great time! Highly recommend!! Will be back
How do Canyon Lake'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
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FAQ about our Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake 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 190 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 25 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 Canyon Lake have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 190 fully fenced dog parks in or near Canyon Lake. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Canyon Lake?
The Canyon Lake area has 3 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 BIG open space next to the lake..
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Canyon Lake?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Canyon Lake. The most popular agility option is Private Dog Playground Ranch, SE of Austin.
Where in Canyon Lake can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Canyon Lake?
There are 27 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Canyon Lake where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is BIG open space next to the lake..