55Incredible spot! We are staying at the Hipcamp on the property and we rented the field next to the camp area and it was amazing. Private and beautiful! Highly recommend. You park in the campground area and walk into their field so you could possibly walk by some leashed dogs in their sites. Once you get in the field you can’t even see them anymore. Loved it! Tasha C.
Tasha C.
June 2023
Incredible spot! We are staying at the Hipcamp on the property and we rented the field next to the camp area and it was amazing. Private and beautiful! Highly recommend. You park in the campground area and walk into their field so you could possibly walk by some leashed dogs in their sites. Once you get in the field you can’t even see them anymore. Loved it!
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55I had an amazing time with my pup! I’m local to Missoula but was hoping to ease some anxiety with helping my dog learn to be off leash and teach a good recall. So beautiful and relaxing!Serena M.
Serena M.
August 2023
I had an amazing time with my pup! I’m local to Missoula but was hoping to ease some anxiety with helping my dog learn to be off leash and teach a good recall. So beautiful and relaxing!
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55My dog and I had a blast at Alton’s farm. There are birds and rodents and deer to smell and chase, water to swim in, and endless acreage to roam. The views are stunning and make for a great long walk for people, too. We had no problem finding the farm with Alton’s directions, and the cattle fencing was sufficient to keep my dog contained. We plan to become regular visitors.
For owners of dogs with long hair: when we visited, the burs were plentiful and required lots of grooming when we got home (worth it). For owners with reactive dogs: when we parked (accessing the spot from Millan rd) there was a dog near the house that appeared to be off-leash. It did not chase after us or leave the yard, so don’t be concerned if it’s there upon your arrival.Courtney C.
Courtney C.
October 2023
My dog and I had a blast at Alton’s farm. There are birds and rodents and deer to smell and chase, water to swim in, and endless acreage to roam. The views are stunning and make for a great long walk for people, too. We had no problem finding the farm with Alton’s directions, and the cattle fencing was sufficient to keep my dog contained. We plan to become regular visitors.
For owners of dogs with long hair: when we visited, the burs were plentiful and required lots of grooming when we got home (worth it). For owners with reactive dogs: when we parked (accessing the spot from Millan rd) there was a dog near the house that appeared to be off-leash. It did not chase after us or leave the yard, so don’t be concerned if it’s there upon your arrival.
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55On a long road trip. My dogs absolutely loved having this as a place to get a good hike. We could return many times and explore a different areas. Got good directions from the host. crystal M.
crystal M.
September 2023
On a long road trip. My dogs absolutely loved having this as a place to get a good hike. We could return many times and explore a different areas. Got good directions from the host.
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55What a memorable time with my pup. I’m so incredibly grateful for a spot like this where I can let my dog run around freely and safely without worry. Thanks, Alton! This space was beautiful and open and fun to explore.Chelsea R.
Chelsea R.
October 2023
What a memorable time with my pup. I’m so incredibly grateful for a spot like this where I can let my dog run around freely and safely without worry. Thanks, Alton! This space was beautiful and open and fun to explore.
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55I was traveling back home and wanted to find a Sniffspot in the Missoula area close to free way with a lot of space to let my dog run.. this place did not disappoint. The views are amazing and Beau loved everything about it. It lived up to the name Sniffspot. Tons of smells and running for Beau. I got to just enjoy the walk, vistas and fresh clean air. Highly recommend.Helen H.
Helen H.
October 2023
I was traveling back home and wanted to find a Sniffspot in the Missoula area close to free way with a lot of space to let my dog run.. this place did not disappoint. The views are amazing and Beau loved everything about it. It lived up to the name Sniffspot. Tons of smells and running for Beau. I got to just enjoy the walk, vistas and fresh clean air. Highly recommend.
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55Love it! We have a pretty reactive rescue with us and this place was awesome! Contacted owner to make sure nobody else would be near by and there wasn’t. My dog was able to run freely! Which he loved! Doesn’t get to run free very often. Will definitely be back! We liked that there was a bathroom and water available by the entrance.!Eli L.
Eli L.
November 2023
Love it! We have a pretty reactive rescue with us and this place was awesome! Contacted owner to make sure nobody else would be near by and there wasn’t. My dog was able to run freely! Which he loved! Doesn’t get to run free very often. Will definitely be back! We liked that there was a bathroom and water available by the entrance.!
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55It was hard to navigate getting to the sniffspot, but now that I’m familiar with it I will definitely be back! Alton provides really clear instructions, which is super helpful because Google/Apple maps will be incorrect, but if you are not entirely familiar with the area it can be a little nervewracking and confusing to get to the spot—we were 15 minutes late because I kept getting lost! 😅 Good news: just as we were about to give up and head back the way we came, we found the hipcamp sign! We came from Mullan Rd so the hipcamp sign is not clearly visible from that side of the road but we caught it on the way back!
The sniffspot itself is LOVELY! What a nice hidden gem. It was a lot of fun to explore a small part of the area and we will definitely be back to explore the rest of it! Griffyn has a good time running through tall grass and checking the area out and it was nice to let him roam without worrying about running into anyone. We did spot a few deer roaming around, so if your dog has a high prey drive be wary of that! Griffyn has decent recall so I was not worried about him chasing anything or trying to slip through the wire fencing, but if that is a concern for you I would highly recommend bringing a longline or drag line along as a backup!
The hipcamp area is neat too, we checked out the cute little A-frame on site and may need to come camp for a night in the summer! We will definitely be regulars at the sniffspot though!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
November 2023
It was hard to navigate getting to the sniffspot, but now that I’m familiar with it I will definitely be back! Alton provides really clear instructions, which is super helpful because Google/Apple maps will be incorrect, but if you are not entirely familiar with the area it can be a little nervewracking and confusing to get to the spot—we were 15 minutes late because I kept getting lost! 😅 Good news: just as we were about to give up and head back the way we came, we found the hipcamp sign! We came from Mullan Rd so the hipcamp sign is not clearly visible from that side of the road but we caught it on the way back!
The sniffspot itself is LOVELY! What a nice hidden gem. It was a lot of fun to explore a small part of the area and we will definitely be back to explore the rest of it! Griffyn has a good time running through tall grass and checking the area out and it was nice to let him roam without worrying about running into anyone. We did spot a few deer roaming around, so if your dog has a high prey drive be wary of that! Griffyn has decent recall so I was not worried about him chasing anything or trying to slip through the wire fencing, but if that is a concern for you I would highly recommend bringing a longline or drag line along as a backup!
The hipcamp area is neat too, we checked out the cute little A-frame on site and may need to come camp for a night in the summer! We will definitely be regulars at the sniffspot though!
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55This was a great way to get our doggos out and let them run! They loved it so much. There is a two track road to walk. The dogs can get through the fence, but it’s enough of a barrier to keep them disinterested. We will definitely be back. Sarah B.
Sarah B.
November 2023
This was a great way to get our doggos out and let them run! They loved it so much. There is a two track road to walk. The dogs can get through the fence, but it’s enough of a barrier to keep them disinterested. We will definitely be back.
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55Just as good as the first time we went! I missed the turn again because the hipcamp sign only faces one direction, but was able to recognize we missed it before we were too far away!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
November 2023
Just as good as the first time we went! I missed the turn again because the hipcamp sign only faces one direction, but was able to recognize we missed it before we were too far away!
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55I wasn’t expecting to visit Alton’s farm twice in one weekend, but it snowed and I couldn’t resist letting my dog romp in the snow in a location I could trust!
I was a little apprehensive about getting to the sniffspot with fresh snow covering the bumpy trail, but we made it! As long as you are cautious and experienced in off-roading in your vehicle, that little stretch off the dirt road to the sniffspot shouldn’t be an issue.Courtney B.
Courtney B.
December 2023
I wasn’t expecting to visit Alton’s farm twice in one weekend, but it snowed and I couldn’t resist letting my dog romp in the snow in a location I could trust!
I was a little apprehensive about getting to the sniffspot with fresh snow covering the bumpy trail, but we made it! As long as you are cautious and experienced in off-roading in your vehicle, that little stretch off the dirt road to the sniffspot shouldn’t be an issue.
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55Another good time at Alton’s farm! Wanted to take the dog to burn off some energy after work but because it was getting dark I was hesitant on where to take him. So glad I could take him here and play in an area I felt safe in. Courtney B.
Courtney B.
December 2023
Another good time at Alton’s farm! Wanted to take the dog to burn off some energy after work but because it was getting dark I was hesitant on where to take him. So glad I could take him here and play in an area I felt safe in.
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55Beautiful spot! So much space to run around and play fetch. Beautiful views! We walked for an hour and didn’t even get close to the other side of the property. Meredith R.
Meredith R.
December 2023
Beautiful spot! So much space to run around and play fetch. Beautiful views! We walked for an hour and didn’t even get close to the other side of the property.
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55This is such an awesome and worry-free place to take the dogs! We had a great time! The amenities with the vault toilet and picnic tables near the gate are an absolute bonus- book some extra time to hang out, eat a snack and enjoy the views. You won’t find a gem like this anywhere else! Thank you for sharing your land with us, Alton!Kristen N.
Kristen N.
January 2024
This is such an awesome and worry-free place to take the dogs! We had a great time! The amenities with the vault toilet and picnic tables near the gate are an absolute bonus- book some extra time to hang out, eat a snack and enjoy the views. You won’t find a gem like this anywhere else! Thank you for sharing your land with us, Alton!
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55Google maps made it a little difficult to find. The turn (off Moccasin) is just a road north of Gowan(where Google maps thinks you should turn)
Once we found the place, It was nice to meander through the fields and take in the views and not worry about our dogs being off leash. They had a frolicking good time! Will do again!Athena C.
Athena C.
January 2024
Google maps made it a little difficult to find. The turn (off Moccasin) is just a road north of Gowan(where Google maps thinks you should turn)
Once we found the place, It was nice to meander through the fields and take in the views and not worry about our dogs being off leash. They had a frolicking good time! Will do again!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55It was a little hard to find with no clear signs pointing to the campground after the initial turn but we made it!! I would not recommend in the winter if you don’t have 4WD as the campground road was not plowed by our 11:30am appointment. There wasn’t any heads up about this and we had to drive up some hills in quite a bit of snow. My 4wd suv made it up no problem. The property itself was wonderful and having the entire place to ourself was a relief for my dogs! Lots of spots to roam and run! I would also note that your dog isn’t complete secure in the property so good recall or a leashed walk is important! Overall super pleased with the spot and privacy and will definitely be back! August P.
August P.
January 2024
It was a little hard to find with no clear signs pointing to the campground after the initial turn but we made it!! I would not recommend in the winter if you don’t have 4WD as the campground road was not plowed by our 11:30am appointment. There wasn’t any heads up about this and we had to drive up some hills in quite a bit of snow. My 4wd suv made it up no problem. The property itself was wonderful and having the entire place to ourself was a relief for my dogs! Lots of spots to roam and run! I would also note that your dog isn’t complete secure in the property so good recall or a leashed walk is important! Overall super pleased with the spot and privacy and will definitely be back!
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55We had a great time romping around the fields and playing fetch. Very open and pretty. Also liked that the bathroom was open this time of year. We even saw a few eagles. We will definitely be back! Ellie W.
Ellie W.
February 2024
We had a great time romping around the fields and playing fetch. Very open and pretty. Also liked that the bathroom was open this time of year. We even saw a few eagles. We will definitely be back!
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55So nice to have a place close to Missoula where my sometimes reactive dog can run off leash and we don’t have to worry about running into people. We spent an hour and walked out and back and saw only a small part of the property. Looking forward to doing a longer visit next time. Pretty views and easy walking on a flat dirt road. Kelsey D.
Kelsey D.
March 2024
So nice to have a place close to Missoula where my sometimes reactive dog can run off leash and we don’t have to worry about running into people. We spent an hour and walked out and back and saw only a small part of the property. Looking forward to doing a longer visit next time. Pretty views and easy walking on a flat dirt road.
Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream | Sniffspot
55Lots of property to wonder on. Has some holes in fencing but plenty of room to get away from the edges. Looking forward to more walks out there. Emily M.
Emily M.
March 2024
Lots of property to wonder on. Has some holes in fencing but plenty of room to get away from the edges. Looking forward to more walks out there.
How do Missoula'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 Missoula 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Missoula 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 4 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 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 Missoula have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 4 fully fenced dog parks in or near Missoula. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Missoula?
The Missoula area has 3 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 Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream.
Where in Missoula can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Missoula?
There are 4 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Missoula where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Expansive Private Seclusion, a Dog's Dream.
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