55Awesome area to walk around and let the dogs explore, natural property, easy to find, lots of snow Jan 7 2023. Loved it, brought 4 dogs with us. Madison M.
Madison M.
January 2023
Awesome area to walk around and let the dogs explore, natural property, easy to find, lots of snow Jan 7 2023. Loved it, brought 4 dogs with us.
55This was heaven for my dog who loves sticks. There is so much space to run, it’s free from the noise of traffic or other dogs and they can just run to their heart’s content. We had a great time.Grace V.
Grace V.
January 2023
This was heaven for my dog who loves sticks. There is so much space to run, it’s free from the noise of traffic or other dogs and they can just run to their heart’s content. We had a great time.
55This was my first time using sniff spots and I had a great experience. Carol was very accommodating, and the place was a dreamland for my dogs to explore. Thanks so much River M.
River M.
February 2023
This was my first time using sniff spots and I had a great experience. Carol was very accommodating, and the place was a dreamland for my dogs to explore. Thanks so much
55Such a unique opportunity to be able to roam and play on this beautiful and rugged property in the forest and foothills! Super easy to get to, but the driveway is a little secluded and easy to miss. The long winding driveway is also 50% ice packed right now. We will definitely be back when we have more beautiful days like today.Cale B.
Cale B.
February 2023
Such a unique opportunity to be able to roam and play on this beautiful and rugged property in the forest and foothills! Super easy to get to, but the driveway is a little secluded and easy to miss. The long winding driveway is also 50% ice packed right now. We will definitely be back when we have more beautiful days like today.
55We had a great time; lots of space to explore and still plenty of snow for our snow loving pup. Good variety of terrain, secluded with lots of trees, and beautiful scenery. Thankful that the owner is sharing this amazing location!Jessica G.
Jessica G.
February 2023
We had a great time; lots of space to explore and still plenty of snow for our snow loving pup. Good variety of terrain, secluded with lots of trees, and beautiful scenery. Thankful that the owner is sharing this amazing location!
55Had a blast exploring the property and walking the driveway. It’s a bumpy switchback driveway up to the house, which was no problem for my Subaru but all wheel drive is def recommended. Carol was very informative and great with communicating. I parked by the house and explored the rugged hillsides with my dog. She loved zooming around in the patches of deep snow. The driveway was also a good work out to walk up! Beautiful property, will definitely be back. Shelby K.
Shelby K.
March 2023
Had a blast exploring the property and walking the driveway. It’s a bumpy switchback driveway up to the house, which was no problem for my Subaru but all wheel drive is def recommended. Carol was very informative and great with communicating. I parked by the house and explored the rugged hillsides with my dog. She loved zooming around in the patches of deep snow. The driveway was also a good work out to walk up! Beautiful property, will definitely be back.
55We had such a fun time at Carol’s property! Our dog roamed freely and enjoyed being able to spend time in nature off leash. Far enough to get out of the city but not a bad drive. Deborah S.
Deborah S.
March 2023
We had such a fun time at Carol’s property! Our dog roamed freely and enjoyed being able to spend time in nature off leash. Far enough to get out of the city but not a bad drive.
55What a wonderful spot!!! Absolutely beautiful with lots of space to roam, sniff, and be a dog! Carol is such a thoughtful, responsive, and accommodating host. It’s not easy to find mountain spots for my reactive pup to explore without the pressure of dogs and people. We’ll definitely be back! Amy B.
Amy B.
March 2023
What a wonderful spot!!! Absolutely beautiful with lots of space to roam, sniff, and be a dog! Carol is such a thoughtful, responsive, and accommodating host. It’s not easy to find mountain spots for my reactive pup to explore without the pressure of dogs and people. We’ll definitely be back!
55Awesome spot for my reactive dog! Wanted to get out of the denver heat and he was thrilled to roll around in some snow! Plenty of sticks to play fetch! Bring water and everything is great! We’ll be back❤️Kristin W.
Kristin W.
April 2023
Awesome spot for my reactive dog! Wanted to get out of the denver heat and he was thrilled to roll around in some snow! Plenty of sticks to play fetch! Bring water and everything is great! We’ll be back❤️
55Carol's spot is a great place to get away from the city and enjoy fresh mountain air in a wooded environment. The driveway up to the property is rough in spots as she mentions in her description, though really should be ok for almost any vehicle in dry conditions. Once you park and walk to the top of the hill there is ample area that is not so steep for dogs to run and sniff. The spot is not fenced so having a good "check-in" command to bring your dog back towards you is a good idea. Carol's spot is a place that I will visit again to simply relax and enjoy nature with my dogs. They loved the new smells! Jon S.
Jon S.
April 2023
Carol's spot is a great place to get away from the city and enjoy fresh mountain air in a wooded environment. The driveway up to the property is rough in spots as she mentions in her description, though really should be ok for almost any vehicle in dry conditions. Once you park and walk to the top of the hill there is ample area that is not so steep for dogs to run and sniff. The spot is not fenced so having a good "check-in" command to bring your dog back towards you is a good idea. Carol's spot is a place that I will visit again to simply relax and enjoy nature with my dogs. They loved the new smells!
55This spot was truly magical. The ground was spongy with a thick layer of pine needles, quieting our footfall. Whenever we stopped moving, everything fell silent. I am working on off leash training with my puppy but finding off leash open space without a bunch of other dogs (who are not exactly helpful for training!) is not easy. This place is exactly what I wanted! I will definitely be coming back!
This spot is obviously visited by lots of wildlife and has lots of wildlife scat. Either have a strong “leave it” or be comfortable with some poop eating. But what do you expect for wilderness?Melissa F.
Melissa F.
April 2023
This spot was truly magical. The ground was spongy with a thick layer of pine needles, quieting our footfall. Whenever we stopped moving, everything fell silent. I am working on off leash training with my puppy but finding off leash open space without a bunch of other dogs (who are not exactly helpful for training!) is not easy. This place is exactly what I wanted! I will definitely be coming back!
This spot is obviously visited by lots of wildlife and has lots of wildlife scat. Either have a strong “leave it” or be comfortable with some poop eating. But what do you expect for wilderness?
55This was a wonderful experience! So much space for our dog to roam and explore. She was absolutely exhausted by the end of the hour! Such a beautiful place. There is a highway at the back end of the property with a small barbed wire fence that a dog could get through, but we didn’t have any problems with that. Definitely worth the visit!Morgan B.
Morgan B.
May 2023
This was a wonderful experience! So much space for our dog to roam and explore. She was absolutely exhausted by the end of the hour! Such a beautiful place. There is a highway at the back end of the property with a small barbed wire fence that a dog could get through, but we didn’t have any problems with that. Definitely worth the visit!
55Amazing spot! We had such a fun time!! My reactive pup was able to explore and sniff everything to her heart's content! Well worth the drive. Thank you so much for opening your property! Will definitely visit again. Daisy W.
Daisy W.
May 2023
Amazing spot! We had such a fun time!! My reactive pup was able to explore and sniff everything to her heart's content! Well worth the drive. Thank you so much for opening your property! Will definitely visit again.
55Lando had a great time roaming around this beautiful property! Lots of pine needle cover and wild flowers (and we didn’t see any mosquitos either!)Kylie P.
Kylie P.
June 2023
Lando had a great time roaming around this beautiful property! Lots of pine needle cover and wild flowers (and we didn’t see any mosquitos either!)
55Brought my 2 dogs. They absolutely loved it! They had so much fun sniffing around and playing. One of my pups is sensitive so it was really nice knowing we had the place to ourselves and didn't have to worry about any encounters with other people/dogs. Maria C.
Maria C.
April 2024
Brought my 2 dogs. They absolutely loved it! They had so much fun sniffing around and playing. One of my pups is sensitive so it was really nice knowing we had the place to ourselves and didn't have to worry about any encounters with other people/dogs.
55Our dogs had a great time at Melissa's place. Melissa was very responsive anytime I messaged her. There was still deep snow so bring snow boots! Priscilla M.
Priscilla M.
April 2024
Our dogs had a great time at Melissa's place. Melissa was very responsive anytime I messaged her. There was still deep snow so bring snow boots!
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
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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 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 218 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 26 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 218 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 218 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 Jason's Private Dog Park In Idaho Springs.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Idaho Springs?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Idaho Springs. The most popular agility option is Jason's Private Dog Park In Idaho Springs.
Where in Idaho Springs can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Idaho Springs?
There are 218 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Idaho Springs where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Jason's Private Dog Park In Idaho Springs.