55A gem of a slice of property here. Beautiful river access. Lot’s of wildlife. Great communication, Worth the hour drive from Detroit area.
Try a long line if your dog chases wildlife as we saw a lot of rabbits and chipmunks and spotted deer tracks. Bridget T.
Bridget T.
May 2023
A gem of a slice of property here. Beautiful river access. Lot’s of wildlife. Great communication, Worth the hour drive from Detroit area.
Try a long line if your dog chases wildlife as we saw a lot of rabbits and chipmunks and spotted deer tracks.
55My dogs loved it and that's why I'm giving it 5 stars, I feel like it was underwhelming for humans, I thought there would be a table by the water. But we made it work. Bug spray is a must. Eve K.
Eve K.
May 2023
My dogs loved it and that's why I'm giving it 5 stars, I feel like it was underwhelming for humans, I thought there would be a table by the water. But we made it work. Bug spray is a must.
55Super cute spot! Our dogs looovedd it. I also loved the layout and how secluded it was. It felt like a nature tunnel. Which kept the dogs in a line for us. Felt like we could really give our pups freedom and they loved that. Plus allll the smells. 🥰 The host also let us book super last minute which was so appreciated. As you can see from the pictures, two happy dogs! they're both sleeping in the back seat while I type this. The only animal we saw was one Turkey for like 2 seconds so no biggie!Samantha S.
Samantha S.
May 2023
Super cute spot! Our dogs looovedd it. I also loved the layout and how secluded it was. It felt like a nature tunnel. Which kept the dogs in a line for us. Felt like we could really give our pups freedom and they loved that. Plus allll the smells. 🥰 The host also let us book super last minute which was so appreciated. As you can see from the pictures, two happy dogs! they're both sleeping in the back seat while I type this. The only animal we saw was one Turkey for like 2 seconds so no biggie!
55Very good communication and ease of use. Signs up which helped a lot. There was a very nice mowed trail that went along side a small creek with multiple spots for my dog to hop in. She had chairs out for sitting and water for the dogs. I could hear other dogs barking in the distance but it was faint. Ran into no problems and we enjoyed burning some energy! Will be back! Lisa B.
Lisa B.
May 2023
Very good communication and ease of use. Signs up which helped a lot. There was a very nice mowed trail that went along side a small creek with multiple spots for my dog to hop in. She had chairs out for sitting and water for the dogs. I could hear other dogs barking in the distance but it was faint. Ran into no problems and we enjoyed burning some energy! Will be back!
55Such a great space! My dogs loved it. The water in the creek/river was the perfect play spot for my crew. Host was so nice. My dogs had a great time. Cheryl S.
Cheryl S.
June 2023
Such a great space! My dogs loved it. The water in the creek/river was the perfect play spot for my crew. Host was so nice. My dogs had a great time.
55If I could rate this place, more than five stars, I absolutely would. The host was incredibly accommodating, and let us extend our time when I missed the block. We had an incredible time, hiking up and down throughout the river area and playing fetch my dog, enjoyed, jumping in and out of the river, and we enjoyed how beautifully maintained all of the trails are. It must’ve been an incredible amount of work to cut down all that brush so I can men’s you for it! We will definitely be back!Meagan C.
Meagan C.
June 2023
If I could rate this place, more than five stars, I absolutely would. The host was incredibly accommodating, and let us extend our time when I missed the block. We had an incredible time, hiking up and down throughout the river area and playing fetch my dog, enjoyed, jumping in and out of the river, and we enjoyed how beautifully maintained all of the trails are. It must’ve been an incredible amount of work to cut down all that brush so I can men’s you for it! We will definitely be back!
55We had a wonderful time! It was so great to let my dog just run around, get muddy, and be a DOG! She was completely zonked out on our drive back to Ann Arbor ☺️Chelsea B.
Chelsea B.
June 2023
We had a wonderful time! It was so great to let my dog just run around, get muddy, and be a DOG! She was completely zonked out on our drive back to Ann Arbor ☺️
55This spot is perfect! My labs loved swimming in the creek and the trails made for a super fun and enriching experience for my 3 boys. The host also graciously left a few toys for us to use, which I especially appreciated because I forgot to bring a tennis ball (a cardinal sin in my house). This was a wonderful place and I will be returning!!Caroline M.
Caroline M.
June 2023
This spot is perfect! My labs loved swimming in the creek and the trails made for a super fun and enriching experience for my 3 boys. The host also graciously left a few toys for us to use, which I especially appreciated because I forgot to bring a tennis ball (a cardinal sin in my house). This was a wonderful place and I will be returning!!
55Place was great— I kind of thought the path ran into the river, but it runs alongside the trail, and that was fine because my dog didn’t get wet! Awesome trails and private area. Host was also extremely responsive.Emily K.
Emily K.
July 2023
Place was great— I kind of thought the path ran into the river, but it runs alongside the trail, and that was fine because my dog didn’t get wet! Awesome trails and private area. Host was also extremely responsive.
55The trails are short and there’s not a super clear way down into the water, but overall a super cool area and the dogs had a blast. Very quiet and secluded. Abbie V.
Abbie V.
July 2023
The trails are short and there’s not a super clear way down into the water, but overall a super cool area and the dogs had a blast. Very quiet and secluded.
55Brigette was very nice and quick to respond to any questions. The dogs absolutely loved playing in the river. Super peaceful and quiet! We definitely will be backKatelyn F.
Katelyn F.
August 2023
Brigette was very nice and quick to respond to any questions. The dogs absolutely loved playing in the river. Super peaceful and quiet! We definitely will be back
55Wow!! My dog and I had such a great time here!! It was so nice to have my dog off leash and let him run and roam around! He was so nervous to get in the river at first and by the end I had to drag him out! I loved that down the path there was an opening with fire pit, chairs, and an opening to the river. The signs were also very helpful! This is on my way to my parents house and I can’t wait to come back! Thanks for sharing your space with us!Annie H.
Annie H.
September 2023
Wow!! My dog and I had such a great time here!! It was so nice to have my dog off leash and let him run and roam around! He was so nervous to get in the river at first and by the end I had to drag him out! I loved that down the path there was an opening with fire pit, chairs, and an opening to the river. The signs were also very helpful! This is on my way to my parents house and I can’t wait to come back! Thanks for sharing your space with us!
55My pups and I had a great time checking out the river trail path! The banks to the creek are a little steep, making it difficult for my small dog to get in and out unassisted, but she still got to play. The creek was incredibly clear. We pretty much stayed on the river path, I wasn't sure if there were other areas to check out or not. They dogs definitely enjoyed the space to run and sniff. Betsy X.
Betsy X.
September 2023
My pups and I had a great time checking out the river trail path! The banks to the creek are a little steep, making it difficult for my small dog to get in and out unassisted, but she still got to play. The creek was incredibly clear. We pretty much stayed on the river path, I wasn't sure if there were other areas to check out or not. They dogs definitely enjoyed the space to run and sniff.
55My "city" dogs had a wonderful time in this little piece of heaven. It's a great location - convenient and easy to get to but once you're there, you feel like you're far removed from civilization. My dogs were thrilled with the all-you-can-sniff buffet and listening to the birds and sounds of nature. The host is wonderful and will be seeing more of us. Can't wait to see how beautiful this spot is in Spring and Fall. Tom K.
Tom K.
March 2024
My "city" dogs had a wonderful time in this little piece of heaven. It's a great location - convenient and easy to get to but once you're there, you feel like you're far removed from civilization. My dogs were thrilled with the all-you-can-sniff buffet and listening to the birds and sounds of nature. The host is wonderful and will be seeing more of us. Can't wait to see how beautiful this spot is in Spring and Fall.
How do Howell'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
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FAQ about our Howell 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 Howell 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 241 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 32 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.
Sniffspot has 241 fully fenced dog parks in or near Howell. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Howell?
The Howell area has 13 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Private Sanctuary Dog Park In Howell.