55This spot was SO HUGE!! We had a great time and will definitely be back. I’ll have to book a 2 hour slot to be able to see more of the property!Maggie H.
Maggie H.
April 2025
This spot was SO HUGE!! We had a great time and will definitely be back. I’ll have to book a 2 hour slot to be able to see more of the property!
55Awesome spot! Lots of love & thought put into the trails around the property. I don’t think we even got through all of them in our 90 minute visit! Looking forward to coming back again. Mary R.
Mary R.
April 2025
Awesome spot! Lots of love & thought put into the trails around the property. I don’t think we even got through all of them in our 90 minute visit! Looking forward to coming back again.
55Love coming here! I love the open space my dogs love going down the trails and finding their way back to the main trail. It’s well maintained. I did slip in someone else’s dogs poop so don’t be that ass hole and pick up after yourself not the owner of the property fault
It’s definitely flea and tick season folks make sure to check your dogs after coming to a beautiful place like this! Found two on one dog.
Ultimately a great place to be with your pets. Worth paying for 1.5 hours McKenzie W.
McKenzie W.
March 2025
Love coming here! I love the open space my dogs love going down the trails and finding their way back to the main trail. It’s well maintained. I did slip in someone else’s dogs poop so don’t be that ass hole and pick up after yourself not the owner of the property fault
It’s definitely flea and tick season folks make sure to check your dogs after coming to a beautiful place like this! Found two on one dog.
Ultimately a great place to be with your pets. Worth paying for 1.5 hours
55Another amazing visit!
My dogs love it! The trails are well marked and the different terrains make for fun exercise!
Side note: we did hear gun shots today which do not bother my dogs at all as they are country dogs and completely used to it. This is our second visit. We did not hear anything last time not even a car but if dog is sensitive to gun shots please be prepared. Rita and Day la S.
Rita and Day la S.
March 2025
Another amazing visit!
My dogs love it! The trails are well marked and the different terrains make for fun exercise!
Side note: we did hear gun shots today which do not bother my dogs at all as they are country dogs and completely used to it. This is our second visit. We did not hear anything last time not even a car but if dog is sensitive to gun shots please be prepared.
55My dogs had so much fun, the trails are marked much better than they were when we visited last year! Beware of ticks though!! I pulled 4 in total out of my dog’s fur. Kayla M.
Kayla M.
March 2025
My dogs had so much fun, the trails are marked much better than they were when we visited last year! Beware of ticks though!! I pulled 4 in total out of my dog’s fur.
55Amazing spot! Had so much fun exploring the forest…. Nice level ground and trails were clearly marked…. Spent an hour there but honestly could’ve easily spent 2 hours!kelly p.
kelly p.
March 2025
Amazing spot! Had so much fun exploring the forest…. Nice level ground and trails were clearly marked…. Spent an hour there but honestly could’ve easily spent 2 hours!
55Lots of trails to explore and they were well marked. We did hear gun shots in the distance, not a concern for us and we felt safe, but could be a trigger for others. Diane G.
Diane G.
March 2025
Lots of trails to explore and they were well marked. We did hear gun shots in the distance, not a concern for us and we felt safe, but could be a trigger for others.
55Amazing! My girls had a fantastic time running through trails, exploring and rolling in the leaves. It was cathartic for all of us. Such a lovely spot, got me thinking of moving to Yelm. It doesn’t get any better! Trails are well marked and fun to wander, so many. Perfect day!Michelle W.
Michelle W.
October 2024
Amazing! My girls had a fantastic time running through trails, exploring and rolling in the leaves. It was cathartic for all of us. Such a lovely spot, got me thinking of moving to Yelm. It doesn’t get any better! Trails are well marked and fun to wander, so many. Perfect day!
55This was a great place to let my dogs run around. Pretty dense forest area. The trails and property lines were well marked which was really helpful. The location is a bit deep into the county and on a gravel road but was a nice drive. Anna B.
Anna B.
September 2024
This was a great place to let my dogs run around. Pretty dense forest area. The trails and property lines were well marked which was really helpful. The location is a bit deep into the county and on a gravel road but was a nice drive.
55Great sniffspot for exploring trails. Our two great danes had so much fun running up and down the trails. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us Christine S.
Christine S.
August 2024
Great sniffspot for exploring trails. Our two great danes had so much fun running up and down the trails. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us
55The effort to expand & connect the trails is greatly appreciated. This Sniffspot is very similar to hiking on public trails in the PNW without feeling the need to break leash laws.K Y.
K Y.
July 2024
The effort to expand & connect the trails is greatly appreciated. This Sniffspot is very similar to hiking on public trails in the PNW without feeling the need to break leash laws.
55My dogs LOVED being able to run off leash! The walk was lovely & quiet and the trails marked clearly.
This was my very first SniffSpot & I’m sold on the process. Easy and fun! Alicia J.
Alicia J.
June 2024
My dogs LOVED being able to run off leash! The walk was lovely & quiet and the trails marked clearly.
This was my very first SniffSpot & I’m sold on the process. Easy and fun!
55This spot was amazing. My dog got to run and explore a huge property without me being worried we'd get lost because of how well the trails were marked.Raven B.
Raven B.
May 2024
This spot was amazing. My dog got to run and explore a huge property without me being worried we'd get lost because of how well the trails were marked.
55My dog loved being able to lead us through trails off-leash and run off some zoomies on the main trail. The trails were so fun and easy to follow! Haley E.
Haley E.
May 2024
My dog loved being able to lead us through trails off-leash and run off some zoomies on the main trail. The trails were so fun and easy to follow!
55we had a great time! so quiet and beautiful. if you have a dog who is a runner there are a lot of tempting smells past the property line and it can sneak up on you. will definitely be back. Graham C.
Graham C.
May 2024
we had a great time! so quiet and beautiful. if you have a dog who is a runner there are a lot of tempting smells past the property line and it can sneak up on you. will definitely be back.
How do Yelm's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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FAQ About Yelm 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. 1% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Yelm 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 257 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 381 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 Yelm?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Yelm is Wanschers Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Yelm have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 257 fully fenced dog parks in or near Yelm. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Yelm?
The Yelm area has 19 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 Unleashed Big Trail 40-acres.