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Gaps or holes in fence
No gaps
Enclosure
partially fenced
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.
Other dogsYes
Other domestic animalsYes
Other peopleYes
Private entryYes
Dog drinking water
Chairs
Trash can
Table
Dog bags
Off street parking
50% off all dogs after the 1st dog
25% off hourly price for 30 min visit
Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.
Canton, North Carolina
COMING SOON: Enhance your visit with access to private trails throughout our 100-acre mountain property. The Trails & Tails add-on offers a peaceful, self-guided experience through natural wooded areas and open land, giving you and your dog the opportunity to explore, unwind, and connect with nature in a quiet, uncrowded setting.
Meet the crew with our Farm & Fur experience! Take a guided walk through the farm and get up close with pigs, chickens, ducks, geese, donkeys, cows and more. Learn a little, laugh a lot, and experience real farm life in a relaxed, down-to-earth setting. It’s the perfect add-on for animal lovers — and a fun break between river time and trail adventures. (Dogs may need to remain leashed during the farm tour for the safety of the animals.)

🐶🌿 Camp Cruso Sniffspot Rules 🐾 Dog Safety & Behavior Dogs must be under control at all times (verbal or physical). Dogs with a history of aggression must be closely supervised. Please pick up after your dog and dispose of waste properly. Excessive barking should be minimized out of respect for neighbors and animals. 🐕 Off-Leash Policy Dogs are welcome to be off-leash in designated areas only. Owners are responsible for ensuring their dog stays within allowed zones. Please leash dogs when entering/exiting the property or near restricted areas. 🐔 Livestock & Farm Animal Safety (VERY IMPORTANT) No chasing, harassing, or approaching livestock. Dogs must be leashed or kept at a safe distance near farm animals. Do not enter animal enclosures unless part of a guided experience. This is a working farm — respecting the animals is essential. 🌊 River Safety Use river access at your own risk. Water levels and conditions can change — please use caution. Dogs should be supervised at all times near the water. 🌲 Property Boundaries Please stay within marked and permitted areas. Do not cross into neighboring properties or restricted zones. Follow signage and maps provided. 🧑🌾 Respect for the Property This is a working farm and private property — please treat it with care. Leave gates as you found them (open or closed). Do not disturb equipment, structures, or farm operations. 🚗 Parking & Access Park only in designated areas. Drive slowly on the property (children, animals, and uneven terrain). 🚫 Prohibited No smoking in dry or wooded areas No fires unless explicitly permitted No feeding animals unless part of an approved activity ⚠️ General Liability You assume responsibility for yourself, your guests, and your dogs during your visit. Camp Cruso is not responsible for injuries, accidents, or lost items.
| 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. |
| 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
Howdy! We’re the family behind Camp Cruso, a 100-acre working farm nestled in the mountains along the East Fork of the Pigeon River. We share our land with a mix of animals, trails, open pasture, and river access—and we love giving people (and their dogs) the chance to enjoy it in a peaceful, private setting. Our Sniffspot is best suited for experienced dog owners with well-behaved dogs who have strong recall and low prey drive. This is a natural, unfenced environment and an active farm, so safety, awareness, and respect for the land and animals are essential. We created this space for those who value room to roam, quiet surroundings, and a more authentic outdoor experience—not a crowded or overly structured dog park. We’re also home to our nonprofit, aGRITculture, focused on land stewardship and community connection. Your visit helps support both the farm and our mission. We’re glad you’re here and appreciate guests who treat this place with the same care we do.
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Book this spot!
25 credits
per dog per hour
Welcome to the Wet Spot! Designed by dogs for dogs our 1.4 acre fully fenced play area features a 1/2 acre swim pond, dock, sand dig pit, rocky stream, grassy open areas, and a shaded pavilion. Feel free to bring your own SUP or kayak! The Wet Spot is a great place to work on paddle training. Our pond is regularly tested for Cyanobacteria (blue green algae).
"Pretty much a perfect spot to take your dog." more
22 credits dog / hour
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"The yard was large, beautiful, and private. The fence was plenty..." more
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"We love this spot! Beautiful, shady in areas, lots of area for the..." more
11.5 credits dog / hour
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This is the best dog park in all of Buncombe County! Have you ever wanted to run your dog on three football sized flat fields? This is your chance. Located behind UPM Raflatac Warehouse in the cane creek industrial park this huge spot is the third one we have built. It’s perfect for all ages of dogs and their humans because of the terrain! If you are up for an adventure, we have cut in a small trail to access Cane Creek. It is part of the same property but is NOT fenced in any way. If your pup enjoys off or on leash hikes, then feel free. The trail is outside the fencing look for the silver gate across from the Gazbo. It is an out and back path with two small hills about a 3-5min walk in the woods. A picnic table, gazebo with swing, and hammock are located here for lots of seating and shelter. Some toys are provided. I think a Remote Control car or a drone, a mountain bike might be really fun to bring or even a Remote Control plane. This spot is actually part of the old Fletcher airport. No Digging! PLEASE! All I want in life is to help people to have balanced dogs in their lives! Enjoy!
"My dogs lived this place so much space to run!!" more
12 credits dog / hour
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"We had a great time - the pups were all too happy to get some..." more
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Welcome to Our 4-Acre Mountain Dog Oasis! Give your pup a chance to run, splash, sniff, and explore on four private acres in beautiful Arden, North Carolina. The highlight of the property is our fresh, flowing creek—perfect for water-loving dogs who enjoy splashing, wading, and cooling off. There's also plenty of open space for running, fetching, exploring, and working on recall. While your dog has an adventure, you can relax under our covered picnic shelter with comfortable seating and enjoy the peaceful mountain setting. 🐾 What You'll Love 🌊 Fresh Flowing Creek A natural creek gives water-loving pups a place to splash, play, and cool off. 🌳 4 Private Acres Plenty of room for zoomies, fetch, sniffing, exploring, and outdoor adventures. ⛱️ Covered Picnic Shelter Take a seat in the shade and relax while your pup plays. 🥏 Great for Recall & Long-Line Training The open space makes this a wonderful setting for practicing recall, whistle training, long-line work, and boundaries. 🌿 A Peaceful Mountain Setting Enjoy some time away from crowded dog parks in a natural Western North Carolina environment. Good to Know Before You Visit Our property is not fenced, so dogs should have reliable recall or remain on a long lead. Because this is a natural outdoor property, you may encounter birds, squirrels, insects, and other local wildlife. Creek depth and water conditions may vary depending on recent rainfall and weather. Bring your dog's favorite ball, frisbee, or water toy—and get ready for some happy, tired pups!
"My dog had the best time running in the grassy areas and woods and..." more
10 credits dog / hour
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Welcome to a secret pocket park in a quiet residential neighborhood of Asheville. Enjoy quiet views of neighboring ridges in the shade of mature maple trees. Lots of fun smells and space for you and your dogs to run around.
"Our pups love this location. Everything you need and lots of shade..." more
8 credits dog / hour
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17 acre working farm with 50 livestock in fenced pastures. Entire farm is fenced in, including five livestock pastures and two corrals. Two turn-of-the-century barns great for photo backgrounds. Dogs can get near the fencing but not into the pastures with livestock. Mini highland cow, Irish dexter cow, alpacas, sheep, donkeys, ponies, goats - all in pastures and safely fenced off.
"Our dog absolutely loved getting to run around and check out all the..." more
20 credits dog / hour
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