55We love this spot along the river! It’s our fourth visit here and everyone enjoyed the afternoon, as always. Melanie has thought of a lot of special touches for the dogs and their people - there was even a freshly cleaned hammock for us to relax in while the dogs explored! The river access has something for each of our dogs - the perfect swimming areas for our young lab, a lovely shallow entry beach area for our older lab to wade, and lots of river bank and woods for our oldest dog to explore. Can’t wait to visit again!Emily Y.
Emily Y.
June 2022
We love this spot along the river! It’s our fourth visit here and everyone enjoyed the afternoon, as always. Melanie has thought of a lot of special touches for the dogs and their people - there was even a freshly cleaned hammock for us to relax in while the dogs explored! The river access has something for each of our dogs - the perfect swimming areas for our young lab, a lovely shallow entry beach area for our older lab to wade, and lots of river bank and woods for our oldest dog to explore. Can’t wait to visit again!
55Your dogs will love this place
Melanie was wonderful.
Even had a basket of essentials waiting for us.
An awesome piece of property. Big enough to wear my Husky out
We will definitely be returning regularly
I highly recommend this place but try to keep it a secret for as long as possible...lol
Scott B.
Scott B.
July 2022
Your dogs will love this place
Melanie was wonderful.
Even had a basket of essentials waiting for us.
An awesome piece of property. Big enough to wear my Husky out
We will definitely be returning regularly
I highly recommend this place but try to keep it a secret for as long as possible...lol
55This was our first ever Sniffspot and boy, did Melanie set the bar high!! Gorgeous, clean & serene! There were even some human amenities provided (bug spray, for example) that made the stay particularly enjoyable. If you’re traveling through (or lucky enough to live close by) definitely enjoy this spot with your four-legged friend! Anna R.
Anna R.
July 2022
This was our first ever Sniffspot and boy, did Melanie set the bar high!! Gorgeous, clean & serene! There were even some human amenities provided (bug spray, for example) that made the stay particularly enjoyable. If you’re traveling through (or lucky enough to live close by) definitely enjoy this spot with your four-legged friend!
55We always have a wonderful time at Melanie’s spot. The labs love playing in the river and our oldest dog loves sniffing through the trees. A cool spot to hang out for the humans too! Melanie is great at communicating and so welcoming. Can’t wait to visit again!Emily Y.
Emily Y.
July 2022
We always have a wonderful time at Melanie’s spot. The labs love playing in the river and our oldest dog loves sniffing through the trees. A cool spot to hang out for the humans too! Melanie is great at communicating and so welcoming. Can’t wait to visit again!
55This place is amazing! We made the drive from asheville and it was so worth it. We will definitely be back! Melanie provides chairs, a hammock, and little extras you may need, like bug spray and sunscreen. There are picnic tables as well. My dog loved exploring the grassy area as well as cooling off in the river. Beautiful spot! Chelsea M.
Chelsea M.
July 2022
This place is amazing! We made the drive from asheville and it was so worth it. We will definitely be back! Melanie provides chairs, a hammock, and little extras you may need, like bug spray and sunscreen. There are picnic tables as well. My dog loved exploring the grassy area as well as cooling off in the river. Beautiful spot!
55This was paradise for dogs and people! This was our first sniff spot experience and couldn’t ask for a better one! Melanie was super nice, helpful and very responsive to my questions and when we arrived we briefly met her husband who was so kind and we could tell was also an absolute dog lover!
Our pups are somewhat reactive towards other dogs and they were kind enough to reassure us that their pup would be inside while we were there.
When you pull in you are surrounded by a beautiful river and mountain scenery and our hosts graciously left a basket with dog treats, dog bags, a towel to dry the pups, bug spray and even some snacks for the humans. Our dogs LOVED it and so did we! Such a little slice of heaven and was worth the 2 hour drive to get here! We will be back :) Bree W.
Bree W.
July 2022
This was paradise for dogs and people! This was our first sniff spot experience and couldn’t ask for a better one! Melanie was super nice, helpful and very responsive to my questions and when we arrived we briefly met her husband who was so kind and we could tell was also an absolute dog lover!
Our pups are somewhat reactive towards other dogs and they were kind enough to reassure us that their pup would be inside while we were there.
When you pull in you are surrounded by a beautiful river and mountain scenery and our hosts graciously left a basket with dog treats, dog bags, a towel to dry the pups, bug spray and even some snacks for the humans. Our dogs LOVED it and so did we! Such a little slice of heaven and was worth the 2 hour drive to get here! We will be back :)
55This is our favorite place to spend the afternoon! Melanie is a great host, and the field and river access at this spot give all 3 of our dogs plenty of room to run, swim and sniff. Always looking forward to our next visit!Emily Y.
Emily Y.
August 2022
This is our favorite place to spend the afternoon! Melanie is a great host, and the field and river access at this spot give all 3 of our dogs plenty of room to run, swim and sniff. Always looking forward to our next visit!
55Riverfront Field is such a great place to run and swim. Melanie is a very welcoming and helpful person. They have treats, bug spray, chairs, picnic tables, and such available. Water is slow moving in this location so it easy for the dogs to retrieve from the water. Grasses and woods to sniff about. We will be back for sure.Margaret W.
Margaret W.
August 2022
Riverfront Field is such a great place to run and swim. Melanie is a very welcoming and helpful person. They have treats, bug spray, chairs, picnic tables, and such available. Water is slow moving in this location so it easy for the dogs to retrieve from the water. Grasses and woods to sniff about. We will be back for sure.
55This spot on the Nolichuky River is amazing! So thankful to be able to spend a 4 hours in a beautiful peaceful place with our dogs. We have a senior girl almost 16yo and she’s always loved water and hiking so to be able to hang out and swim with her within worrying about anything was a dream. Our young little girl super loved running in the field and wading around the water too! Melanie left water and basket of things you may need while visiting which is very thoughtful. The spot is clean and gorgeous. We’ll be back! Thank you Melanie for sharing your beautiful River front with dog lovers 💛Tena F.
Tena F.
August 2022
This spot on the Nolichuky River is amazing! So thankful to be able to spend a 4 hours in a beautiful peaceful place with our dogs. We have a senior girl almost 16yo and she’s always loved water and hiking so to be able to hang out and swim with her within worrying about anything was a dream. Our young little girl super loved running in the field and wading around the water too! Melanie left water and basket of things you may need while visiting which is very thoughtful. The spot is clean and gorgeous. We’ll be back! Thank you Melanie for sharing your beautiful River front with dog lovers 💛
55We came today to celebrate one of our dogs recovering from cancer surgery. We had a wonderful time despite the weather be big grey and rainy. The spot is easy to find, well situated, the perfect spot if you and your pups like water. Plenty of chairs and benches for the humans and so much space for the dogs! We will 100% be back and are just very sad we only just found it this late in the summer! Sam G.
Sam G.
September 2022
We came today to celebrate one of our dogs recovering from cancer surgery. We had a wonderful time despite the weather be big grey and rainy. The spot is easy to find, well situated, the perfect spot if you and your pups like water. Plenty of chairs and benches for the humans and so much space for the dogs! We will 100% be back and are just very sad we only just found it this late in the summer!
55This place is amazing! As soon as you pull up you can tell it’s special. My dog loved swimming and I’m coming back asap. Easy directions to get here and stunning land. Rebecca W.
Rebecca W.
September 2022
This place is amazing! As soon as you pull up you can tell it’s special. My dog loved swimming and I’m coming back asap. Easy directions to get here and stunning land.
55Beautiful spot! Melanie came out to greet and welcome us for our first time. So lovely to be right on the river. Appreciate the generosity to let us come to play on your land :) Valerie S.
Valerie S.
September 2022
Beautiful spot! Melanie came out to greet and welcome us for our first time. So lovely to be right on the river. Appreciate the generosity to let us come to play on your land :)
55Our new favorite spot!! My dogs are a bit reactive to both strangers and other dogs so I’m always a little on the cautious side when it comes to exploring new places. This spot was a 10/10!! If you are debating booking just do it! You won’t regret it. Well worth the 40 minute drive:) Chloe W.
Chloe W.
October 2022
Our new favorite spot!! My dogs are a bit reactive to both strangers and other dogs so I’m always a little on the cautious side when it comes to exploring new places. This spot was a 10/10!! If you are debating booking just do it! You won’t regret it. Well worth the 40 minute drive:)
55We traveled 50 minutes to River Front Field. It was absolutely worth it! My 11 month pup played and frolicked whole time. The constant sound of the river running was delightful. We will return.Barbara S.
Barbara S.
November 2022
We traveled 50 minutes to River Front Field. It was absolutely worth it! My 11 month pup played and frolicked whole time. The constant sound of the river running was delightful. We will return.
55This was our 2nd visit to 12 Acres. My 1 year old pup loves this Sniffspot. She has so much room to explore and frolic. There is so much more to check out so we will be back. It makes me happy when my pup is happy! Melanie, thank you!Barbara S.
Barbara S.
December 2022
This was our 2nd visit to 12 Acres. My 1 year old pup loves this Sniffspot. She has so much room to explore and frolic. There is so much more to check out so we will be back. It makes me happy when my pup is happy! Melanie, thank you!
55Beautiful spot on river. Owner had everything we needed for a comfortable visit, including snacks (for dogs and people!), water, and even a towel. Katie E.
Katie E.
December 2022
Beautiful spot on river. Owner had everything we needed for a comfortable visit, including snacks (for dogs and people!), water, and even a towel.
55This is hands down the best Sniffspot we’ve ever been to! The host is amazing- she leaves little baskets of dog (and human) treats, bug spray, towels and balls for the pups. There’s tons of space for your dogs to run/swim/play I cannot recommend it enough! Meghan V.
Meghan V.
January 2023
This is hands down the best Sniffspot we’ve ever been to! The host is amazing- she leaves little baskets of dog (and human) treats, bug spray, towels and balls for the pups. There’s tons of space for your dogs to run/swim/play I cannot recommend it enough!
55This was our second time at Melanie’s spot and we can’t wait to go back again. A lovely secluded spot on the river with ample spots to relax, go for a mozy in the woods, let the pup take a little swim, or let the pup run free in the clearing. Melanie even took the extra step and left a few supplies we may have needed but didn’t think of- bug spray, towels, waters, treats. The pup loved it and didn’t want to get back in the car when it was time to leave. Hoping to make it back again soon! Ashley A.
Ashley A.
March 2023
This was our second time at Melanie’s spot and we can’t wait to go back again. A lovely secluded spot on the river with ample spots to relax, go for a mozy in the woods, let the pup take a little swim, or let the pup run free in the clearing. Melanie even took the extra step and left a few supplies we may have needed but didn’t think of- bug spray, towels, waters, treats. The pup loved it and didn’t want to get back in the car when it was time to leave. Hoping to make it back again soon!
How do Erwin's private dog water 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 Erwin dog water parks
Are dog water parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. If you are worried about whether you can have an enjoyable water experience, just know that it is possible to have peace of mind when visiting dog waterparks by following basic safety guidelines. Some great ways to stay safe around water with your dog include learning canine CPR and keep an eye on your dog at all times to ensure they are not distressed. You can learn more about safety around water here.
How can I find the best dog water parks in Erwin?
There are 14 dog water parks in the Erwin area. The most popular dog water park is River Front Field 12 Acres. You can browse all of our dog water parks here.
How do I know if a dog water park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog water parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog water parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to see what kind of water features are offered to make sure it works for your dog. If your dog is not a strong swimmer, then perhaps choose a dog water park with tamer water features rather than a river or beach, for instance. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking water park hours.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot water park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Additionally, we recommend following our water safety guidelines.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot water park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot dog water parks cost?
Dog water parks in the Erwin area range from $10.0 and $10.0. The least expensive dog water park is River Front Field 12 Acres. The most expensive dog water park is River Front Field 12 Acres. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
Can I have an event or party at a dog water park?
If you are planning an amazing dog water park party, each Sniffspot water park has their own rules regarding special events. Many water parks allow doggie birthday parties, training and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party.
What are the coolest doggie water features available?
Sniffspot dog water parks can have a variety of features, everything from swimming pools to rivers to beaches to hoses and kiddie pools. If you are dreaming of a curtain of water, water tunnels, a ball pit pool, water slide ball pits, splash pools or other cool features, you can definitely find amazing features at Sniffspot dog water parks. Each water park is different, so check the details of the park to find the incredible dog water park of your dreams.
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