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Forest LakeMinnesota55025US
4.9122
55This Sniffspot offers a very nice, hilly pasture for dogs to sniff,...
55Our favorite spot with the best host! Always worth the drive, and...
55Our pups had a great time sniffing around, checking out holes,...
55Awesome spot! Lots of space for running and plenty of great smells...
55Our second visit, my dogs love this spot and the host is SO nice!...
55Such a fun place for our dogs! Will definitely be back!
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55Excellent set up with great signage and amenities!
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Lightning Ridge 4 Acre Sniffari

Forest Lake, Minnesota
Partially Fenced
4 acres
4.9122 Reviews
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Lightning Ridge 4 Acre Sniffari

Forest Lake, Minnesota
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Hosted by Erin O.
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4.9122 Reviews
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Partially Fenced
4 acres
Lightning Ridge 4 Acre Sniffari - Forest Lake, Minnesota
Lightning Ridge 4 Acre Sniffari - Forest Lake, Minnesota
Lightning Ridge 4 Acre Sniffari - Forest Lake, Minnesota

Fencing

This spot is partially fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

There's metal cattle panel fencing, horizontal wire fencing and square metal fencing around the entire space except the approx 6 foot entrance.

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.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

The neighbors to the south have two dogs. When outside they might be heard, but not seen from the sniff spot. Access to that property is blocked by fencing and trees. It's possible to see people walking a dog on the street, access to the road is also blocked by fencing and trees.

GUEST FEEDBACK

16% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Other domestic animalsYes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Yes (Always)

The neighbors to the south have chickens. You can occasionally hear their rooster crow. We have 2 barn cats. "Callie" the calico will avoid interactions with people and animals, "Jeff" the grey kitty is very people friendly, but he is wary of vehicles and other animals. It's unlikely he'll approach you with your doggo. If I'm home I can contain Jeff away from the Sniff Spot during the reservation time at guest requests.

GUEST FEEDBACK

20% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

You can see vehicles on the road through the trees beyond the fence. It's infrequent but possible to see someone walking on the road or hear neighboring children and adults.

GUEST FEEDBACK

16% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Private entryNo

Private entry

No

Use Google maps for directions. Apple maps is unreliable. We're located 1 mile south of Green Lagoon Golf on Itasca Ave N.

Designed for private play

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


Amenities

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Trash can

Hand sanitizer


Pricing
7 credits per dog per hour

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.

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Location

Forest Lake, Minnesota

Description

4 acres of beautiful pasture land previously occupied by goats and horses. Frequented by deer, turkey, rabbit, and a multitude of wildlife, the sniffs abound! Horizontal wire, square metal, and cattle panel fencing mark the boundary of this expansive space for you and your doggo to stretch your legs, enjoy nature and explore.

Cleanliness

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

Hazards

HOST NOTE

Old wood fence posts and rails, old wood platform, wood lean-to, old downed trees/logs and piles of old wood fence materials.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
6
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

We spend a lot of time outside tending to and maintain the property. If home, we may be visible upon your arrival if we're out front or in the garage. We will always stay away from the Sniff Spot during your reservation time. Please let me know if your dog is human reactive and it would be important for us to not be visible or audible at all during your visit.


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


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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Meet your host

Erin O.

Joined in January 2026

I'm a dog lover living in a cat world! It gives me such joy sharing my land with doggos and their owners/fosters who need a private space to enjoy nature, explore and zoom!


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