55Great location in West Ashley! Easy to get to and great instructions from host. Tuna enjoyed herself in the fully fenced in yard! We will be back! :)Stephanie F.
Stephanie F.
April 2025
Great location in West Ashley! Easy to get to and great instructions from host. Tuna enjoyed herself in the fully fenced in yard! We will be back! :)
Melissa's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charleston | Sniffspot
55This space is beautiful!! Melissa is very kind and provides a fun and safe environment for your puppies to play in with ample space to run. My dogs are thoroughly played out. Trinitie O.
Trinitie O.
April 2025
This space is beautiful!! Melissa is very kind and provides a fun and safe environment for your puppies to play in with ample space to run. My dogs are thoroughly played out.
Melissa's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charleston | Sniffspot
55This was a great experience for our two cattle dogs! Plenty of room to play and explore. Melissa was friendly and welcoming. We will be coming back!Jaci H.
Jaci H.
March 2025
This was a great experience for our two cattle dogs! Plenty of room to play and explore. Melissa was friendly and welcoming. We will be coming back!
Jenny's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charleston | Sniffspot
55What an adorable place! My fur baby was so excited and happy to run free and explore. And I got two plants to take home too! 10/10 recommended!!!Rachel U.
Rachel U.
January 2025
What an adorable place! My fur baby was so excited and happy to run free and explore. And I got two plants to take home too! 10/10 recommended!!!
Jenny's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charleston | Sniffspot
55Nice spot and conveniently located, generous tree cover and spacious yard. Fence wasn’t a problem for us, maybe if your dog is an escape artist avoid. No bugs bothered us. Koy M.
Koy M.
October 2024
Nice spot and conveniently located, generous tree cover and spacious yard. Fence wasn’t a problem for us, maybe if your dog is an escape artist avoid. No bugs bothered us.
Jenny's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charleston | Sniffspot
55We had an awesome time! My dog loved the yard and we got to meet and play with the family dog! We added on the wonderful pool amenity and it was well-worth it. Highly recommend.lys ..
lys ..
September 2024
We had an awesome time! My dog loved the yard and we got to meet and play with the family dog! We added on the wonderful pool amenity and it was well-worth it. Highly recommend.
Shelby & Claire's Private Dog Park on James Island | Sniffspot
55This was the best day ever for me and my Newfie!!! It was sooooooo nice letting her cool off in the water without all of the sand that comes from our beach visits! She was scared to death of the pool vac though...It was hysterical! Jenny's entire yard is just the best and so is she!!! We will be back, and next time I'll pay the extra so my granddaughters can swim with their best friend, my newf!😁Cindy D.
Cindy D.
August 2024
This was the best day ever for me and my Newfie!!! It was sooooooo nice letting her cool off in the water without all of the sand that comes from our beach visits! She was scared to death of the pool vac though...It was hysterical! Jenny's entire yard is just the best and so is she!!! We will be back, and next time I'll pay the extra so my granddaughters can swim with their best friend, my newf!😁
Jenny's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charleston | Sniffspot
55This is a wonderful spot—plenty of room for playing! The “extra” of the pool is a huge bonus if you want something special! Jenny and her spot are terrific!Lindy C.
Lindy C.
July 2024
This is a wonderful spot—plenty of room for playing! The “extra” of the pool is a huge bonus if you want something special! Jenny and her spot are terrific!
Sarah's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charleston | Sniffspot
55Great spot fo my two dogs!! Very large space where they could run free. The host was very accommodating: had bug spray, water, and WiFi passwords accessible!! Very nice!!Jenn C.
Jenn C.
June 2024
Great spot fo my two dogs!! Very large space where they could run free. The host was very accommodating: had bug spray, water, and WiFi passwords accessible!! Very nice!!
Shelby & Claire's Private Dog Park on James Island | Sniffspot
55This was lovely. I am so grateful for folks who will share their yard so my pups can play. It was cute and quiet. Nice chairs to sit in. Folk y'all it is the low contrary and out side so there will be bugs it's Charleston not Disney land. If you're looking for a back yard to let your pups get some energy it's perfect. Ingrid K.
Ingrid K.
June 2024
This was lovely. I am so grateful for folks who will share their yard so my pups can play. It was cute and quiet. Nice chairs to sit in. Folk y'all it is the low contrary and out side so there will be bugs it's Charleston not Disney land. If you're looking for a back yard to let your pups get some energy it's perfect.
Susan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In West Ashley | Sniffspot
55Susan’s spot was a nice, clean, and spacious spot for my dogs to play. The area was surrounded by a tall, stable, and nicely built fence. There was a water bowl with a hose available and a chair that I could sit in. The neighborhood was quiet and there were squirrels in the backyard trees, much to my dogs’ delight. They had a blast and we will be back to visit!Jenn C.
Jenn C.
April 2024
Susan’s spot was a nice, clean, and spacious spot for my dogs to play. The area was surrounded by a tall, stable, and nicely built fence. There was a water bowl with a hose available and a chair that I could sit in. The neighborhood was quiet and there were squirrels in the backyard trees, much to my dogs’ delight. They had a blast and we will be back to visit!
55Murphys Yard is a quiet and convenient Charleston spot. We had four young 60 to 70 pound littermates having a birthday reunion and it was the perfect size yard for us. Plenty of room to run and play, but not so large they could get into trouble. The large autofilling water bowl was a favorite gathering spot!Stephen P.
Stephen P.
December 2023
Murphys Yard is a quiet and convenient Charleston spot. We had four young 60 to 70 pound littermates having a birthday reunion and it was the perfect size yard for us. Plenty of room to run and play, but not so large they could get into trouble. The large autofilling water bowl was a favorite gathering spot!
55We had a great time! There was plenty of space and the host left such a cute basket for us with water, and treats, and other items. We’ll be back!Nichole D.
Nichole D.
December 2023
We had a great time! There was plenty of space and the host left such a cute basket for us with water, and treats, and other items. We’ll be back!
55Very nice backyard! They left a cute little basket of toys and treats so that was very sweet. I ended up extending our stay twice because I was enjoying it so much!Alli M.
Alli M.
November 2023
Very nice backyard! They left a cute little basket of toys and treats so that was very sweet. I ended up extending our stay twice because I was enjoying it so much!
55Love this spot! Happy dogs! Plenty of shade for me to get some work done. My pups loved sniffing and lounging around here! We’ll be back! Swayze girl is checking out the treats left—she knows they’re for her! Great host-fresh water, toys and treats! Adie L.
Adie L.
October 2023
Love this spot! Happy dogs! Plenty of shade for me to get some work done. My pups loved sniffing and lounging around here! We’ll be back! Swayze girl is checking out the treats left—she knows they’re for her! Great host-fresh water, toys and treats!
Jonathan's Private backyard Dog Park In Charleston | Sniffspot
55This is a great spot! My pup got all of his zoomies out in this backyard. Easily accessible and fully fenced in. Highly recommend!Kate T.
Kate T.
October 2023
This is a great spot! My pup got all of his zoomies out in this backyard. Easily accessible and fully fenced in. Highly recommend!
How do Charleston'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
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ About Charleston 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. 23% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Charleston 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 108 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 185 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 Charleston?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Charleston is James Island County Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Charleston have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 108 fully fenced dog parks in or near Charleston. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Charleston?
The Charleston 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 Small working farm on Johns Island.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Charleston?
