Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton - Acton, Maine #1

Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton - Acton, Maine #2

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Megan's 5 Acre Lakefront Unfenced Private Dog Park with Lake Access In Acton

Acton, Maine

Unfenced

5 acres

4.9846 Reviews

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Fencing

This spot is unfenced

Info provided by host

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

unfenced

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryYes

Amenities

Lake or pond

Woods

Trash can

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Scenic view

Pricing

16 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

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Location

Acton, Maine

Description

UPDATE 6/6/26 • Rate Update (Effective June 8): After several seasons at the same price, the rate will increase slightly from $15 to $16 per visit. Thank you for your continued support! Existing reservations will be honored at the current rate. • Friendly reminder - ABSOLUTELY NO smoking, vaping, open flames, campfires, charcoal grills, or fireworks anywhere on the property. These camps are cherished family properties, and due to shoreline regulations, a camp lost to fire likely could not be rebuilt in its current location. • The chairs have not yet been put out for the season, so please bring your own seating if desired. • Water service will be turned on shortly. • Please remember to carry out all dog waste if metal trash can not present. Do not put in our general trash. If your pup poops well into the woods you can leave it :) ⸻ Open year-round, this private 5+ acre Sniffspot offers plenty of room to roam, explore, and swim on a beautiful peninsula extending into Balch Lake. Park at the top of the hill and enjoy a scenic walk down, giving your pup a true “Sniffari” experience along the way. At the end, you’ll be rewarded with peaceful lake views and a perfect spot for your dog to splash, swim, and play. Prefer not to walk? You’re welcome to drive directly down to the lake access area. This property is unfenced but very private, with the peninsula providing a natural barrier and minimal outside traffic. Please note: • The access road is sand and gravel. Sturdy footwear is recommended if walking. • Recent rain can create some ruts, and the road is due for grading. • SUVs and trucks are recommended for driving down the hill. • Sedans can typically make it down as well (ours does!), but please use your best judgment based on road conditions. • Balch Lake is a shared lake, and you may see boats, kayaks, paddleboards, and dogs accompanying boaters on the water. • Sound can carry across the lake, making people or dogs seem closer than they actually are. • As with any unfenced property, please ensure your dog has reliable recall or keep them leashed based on your comfort level and your dog’s abilities. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful lakeside retreat or a place for your dog to burn off energy, we hope you and your pup enjoy your time here!

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Additional Information • This spot includes lake access and a water feature. Please review Sniffspot’s water safety guidelines before your visit: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water • Following periods of heavy rain, the gravel driveway may develop ruts or shift. In those conditions, guests without an SUV or truck may prefer to park at the top of the hill and walk down. • This is a rustic, camp-like setting. Expect natural terrain, including brush, vegetation, uneven ground, and occasional fallen trees or branches following storms. • We continuously work to maintain the property, but vegetation management is balanced with protecting the shoreline and minimizing erosion. • Near the parking area, you may occasionally see stacked pallets, brush piles awaiting removal, or our boat trailer during the summer season. • There is still ample room for guest parking, even when these items are present. Thank you for appreciating this property for what it is—a private, natural lakeside retreat rather than a manicured park. We hope you and your pup enjoy exploring it!

Water safety notice

Make sure to practice dog and human safety around water. Read more

Host Rules

Minimum visit length

1 hour

Required advanced notice for visits

1 hour

Max dogs per booking

Is the host present?

I generally do not meet my guests

Additional rules

Important Property Rules • ABSOLUTELY NO smoking, vaping, open flames, campfires, charcoal grills, or fireworks anywhere on the property. These camps are beloved family properties that have been enjoyed for generations. Due to current environmental and shoreline regulations, if a camp were lost to fire, it likely could not be rebuilt in its current location. Thank you for helping us protect this special place. • Please respect our beloved loons and other wildlife. Balch Lake is home to nesting loons, which are treasured by residents and visitors alike. Please do not approach loons, allow your dog to chase them, or otherwise disturb them. Guests should remain at least 100 feet away whenever possible. Protecting these beautiful birds and their habitat is extremely important to our family and lake community. • All camps, decks, porches, sheds, and other buildings are strictly off-limits. Please enjoy the grounds, shoreline, and docks only. • The docks may be used and are a wonderful place to enjoy the lake. Please use caution, as the rocks and lake entry areas near the front dock can be slippery, especially when wet. • During the summer season, metal receptacles are available for bagged dog waste only. Please do not place household trash or other items in these containers. • This is otherwise a carry-in, carry-out property. Please take all trash, food containers, bottles, and personal items with you when you leave. • As this is an unfenced property, dogs should have reliable recall or remain leashed at their owner’s discretion. Thank you for helping us preserve this beautiful family property for future generations, our wildlife, and fellow Sniffspot guests.

Community safety rules

	Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
	Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
	Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
	Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
	Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
	Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules

	Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
	Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
	Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
	Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
	Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
	Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies

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4.98 (46 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Megan S.

Joined in August 2022

Owner of two crazy Weimaraners who love "camp" and swimming just as much as the next pup and are excited to share their special place with you and your pups.

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