55Awesome place. Tons of room to run around. I would definitely bring some good shoes for both you and your dog though. Glad i read the reviews first bc they weren't kidding about the shells and sticks and rocks being rough on the shore. Glad I brought shoes because my pup was having an absolute blast and i didn't need to worry much about his feet with shoes on. Also - if your dog likes sticks... good luck. Mine LOVES sticks and was going absolutely crazy bc there were sticks and branches EVERYWHERE.Sydney D.
Sydney D.
September 2023
Awesome place. Tons of room to run around. I would definitely bring some good shoes for both you and your dog though. Glad i read the reviews first bc they weren't kidding about the shells and sticks and rocks being rough on the shore. Glad I brought shoes because my pup was having an absolute blast and i didn't need to worry much about his feet with shoes on. Also - if your dog likes sticks... good luck. Mine LOVES sticks and was going absolutely crazy bc there were sticks and branches EVERYWHERE.
55Address is canyon lake forest drive. See the sign sniffspot. Quite easy to get to. Love the space and my dog keeps barking at the bouy. Be careful of the bottled glass pieces. Overall oAwesome place! jess p.
jess p.
September 2023
Address is canyon lake forest drive. See the sign sniffspot. Quite easy to get to. Love the space and my dog keeps barking at the bouy. Be careful of the bottled glass pieces. Overall oAwesome place!
55Great place to give your puppies run free. Nice shady trails and water access. 👍❤️Unfortunately, lake water level dropped drastically and sharp rocks and shells came up. Just be careful yourself and keep eyes on your puppies. Olga D.
Olga D.
October 2023
Great place to give your puppies run free. Nice shady trails and water access. 👍❤️Unfortunately, lake water level dropped drastically and sharp rocks and shells came up. Just be careful yourself and keep eyes on your puppies.
55Had a great time. Even though the lake is very low, water access was still easy and beautiful! The dogs LOVED being able to roam with so much space and water! Second time there and it was so lovely each time, will be coming back soon! Noelle F.
Noelle F.
October 2023
Had a great time. Even though the lake is very low, water access was still easy and beautiful! The dogs LOVED being able to roam with so much space and water! Second time there and it was so lovely each time, will be coming back soon!
55It was good, as usual. It was a group of people fishing, so just make sure your dog is friendly and can handle it 😁
My dog first time realized she can swim🤣 Olga D.
Olga D.
November 2023
It was good, as usual. It was a group of people fishing, so just make sure your dog is friendly and can handle it 😁
My dog first time realized she can swim🤣
55Amazing spot! My dog didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be coming back over and over again. Kevin, the landowner, is super nice and awesome, too! Caitlin B.
Caitlin B.
February 2022
Amazing spot! My dog didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be coming back over and over again. Kevin, the landowner, is super nice and awesome, too!
55Awesome experience! ❤️ I have a little Yorkie who is reactive to other dogs and I want to train him recall when off leash. Sooo much awesome space to explore with many different trails! We were lost for a little while looking for the entrance until we saw the “sniffspot” sign! We got in the gate and kept going straight for a little while (taking a right at the first split) and we could get pretty close to the lake. It was very pretty and clean. Little slippery getting inside the lake cause the algae and I was scared to get in the water because of all the old trees sticking out from the water but I did and I was fine! No dogs in sight only people in sight were out fishing on boats or jet skiing in the lake! Not bothered at all! We brought nice thick blankets to relax on as it was pretty hard/rocky by the lake where we were. Had a picnic and cleaned up. Host was very fast to respond to messages and was kind. *IF YOU HAVE A DOG WITH FLUFFY OR LONG ENOUGH HAIR TO GET STICKERS STUCK IN IT* Come prepared! My mistake! BRING BUG SPRAY!!! and LOTS of water! WEAR GOOD SHOES! I stepped on a sharp rusted sharp thing and it was so close to stabbing my foot, luckily it didn’t. Will definitely book again! ❤️ Love it! Daisy L.
Daisy L.
July 2022
Awesome experience! ❤️ I have a little Yorkie who is reactive to other dogs and I want to train him recall when off leash. Sooo much awesome space to explore with many different trails! We were lost for a little while looking for the entrance until we saw the “sniffspot” sign! We got in the gate and kept going straight for a little while (taking a right at the first split) and we could get pretty close to the lake. It was very pretty and clean. Little slippery getting inside the lake cause the algae and I was scared to get in the water because of all the old trees sticking out from the water but I did and I was fine! No dogs in sight only people in sight were out fishing on boats or jet skiing in the lake! Not bothered at all! We brought nice thick blankets to relax on as it was pretty hard/rocky by the lake where we were. Had a picnic and cleaned up. Host was very fast to respond to messages and was kind. *IF YOU HAVE A DOG WITH FLUFFY OR LONG ENOUGH HAIR TO GET STICKERS STUCK IN IT* Come prepared! My mistake! BRING BUG SPRAY!!! and LOTS of water! WEAR GOOD SHOES! I stepped on a sharp rusted sharp thing and it was so close to stabbing my foot, luckily it didn’t. Will definitely book again! ❤️ Love it!
55Absolutely beautiful spot. Dogs loved running through the woods and playing in the open meadow near the water. Perfect way to end a long day of driving!! It was safe, clean, and very private.Mary W.
Mary W.
March 2024
Absolutely beautiful spot. Dogs loved running through the woods and playing in the open meadow near the water. Perfect way to end a long day of driving!! It was safe, clean, and very private.
55Such a great spot! Follow Kevin’s directions he sends the day of for easy finding. So much to smell and see- my girl had a blast! Plenty of room to run & swim with no distractions. Thanks Kevin helping me when I got lost & going above and beyond to enjoy we had a great time! If we didn’t live so far I’d book weekly! Sydney S.
Sydney S.
March 2024
Such a great spot! Follow Kevin’s directions he sends the day of for easy finding. So much to smell and see- my girl had a blast! Plenty of room to run & swim with no distractions. Thanks Kevin helping me when I got lost & going above and beyond to enjoy we had a great time! If we didn’t live so far I’d book weekly!
55We had a great time! Quiet and plenty of room to walk and explore. We will be returning! Kevin was also prompt at responding to a last minute question and very helpful!Emma P.
Emma P.
March 2024
We had a great time! Quiet and plenty of room to walk and explore. We will be returning! Kevin was also prompt at responding to a last minute question and very helpful!
55Be sure to follow the host’s instructions to find the entrance! I also recommend taking the first left after the entry gate to access the lake area. Our dogs had SO much fun and were exhausted afterward. We look forward to coming back soon. Isabelle V.
Isabelle V.
April 2024
Be sure to follow the host’s instructions to find the entrance! I also recommend taking the first left after the entry gate to access the lake area. Our dogs had SO much fun and were exhausted afterward. We look forward to coming back soon.
55We had a lovely time and our three dogs enjoyed being off leash and exploring both land and water! We set up a couple of chairs and a blanket under a canopy of ash juniper trees when we needed a break and it was shaded, cool, and quiet (except for the calls of birds which is always welcome:)).Emily e.
Emily e.
April 2024
We had a lovely time and our three dogs enjoyed being off leash and exploring both land and water! We set up a couple of chairs and a blanket under a canopy of ash juniper trees when we needed a break and it was shaded, cool, and quiet (except for the calls of birds which is always welcome:)).
55We had a lot of fun! Our dogs enjoyed running around and exploring the property. We stayed mostly by the water. Easy to find and host was quick to answer a question we had. We'll definitely be back. Sam M.
Sam M.
April 2024
We had a lot of fun! Our dogs enjoyed running around and exploring the property. We stayed mostly by the water. Easy to find and host was quick to answer a question we had. We'll definitely be back.
55Lovely property, my dogs loved it! Very private and lots of interesting things for dogs to check out. Flexible and communicative host. Highly recommend!Ashley B.
Ashley B.
April 2024
Lovely property, my dogs loved it! Very private and lots of interesting things for dogs to check out. Flexible and communicative host. Highly recommend!
55Awesome spot. I was nervous to book with other reviews mentioning seeing people nearby at the water but It was nice & quiet, with plenty of space to explore! My dog loved it and we will definitely have to come back. Marcia R.
Marcia R.
April 2024
Awesome spot. I was nervous to book with other reviews mentioning seeing people nearby at the water but It was nice & quiet, with plenty of space to explore! My dog loved it and we will definitely have to come back.
55Quiet, easy entry, lots of room and water to roam. The fence is easy for dogs to get through so your dog should be trained. Ours are so all was great.Daemon B.
Daemon B.
April 2024
Quiet, easy entry, lots of room and water to roam. The fence is easy for dogs to get through so your dog should be trained. Ours are so all was great.
How do Canyon Lake'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
Trust and safety first
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
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Canyon Lake 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. 95% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Canyon Lake 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 152 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 15 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 Canyon Lake have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 152 fully fenced dog parks in or near Canyon Lake. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Canyon Lake?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Canyon Lake. The most popular agility option is Big Oaks Private Dog Park In Buda.
Where in Canyon Lake can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Canyon Lake?
There are 17 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Canyon Lake where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is BIG open space next to the lake..