55Yet again, my pups had a fantastic time. So much for them to explore! We’ll be back as soon as we can. So glad I found this spot and I kind of wish I could keep it all to myself and not have to share. 🙂🐾 Kevin was super communicative and very accommodating.Kim R.
Kim R.
April 2022
Yet again, my pups had a fantastic time. So much for them to explore! We’ll be back as soon as we can. So glad I found this spot and I kind of wish I could keep it all to myself and not have to share. 🙂🐾 Kevin was super communicative and very accommodating.
55You will not find a better spot to take your dog. Our dog is reactive and so it makes it difficult to take him places. Having this much space for him to run in play is absolutely amazing. We will 100% be coming back in the future! I cannot recommend this Sniffspot enough. Pretty sure our dog had the best day of his life! Maddie S.
Maddie S.
May 2022
You will not find a better spot to take your dog. Our dog is reactive and so it makes it difficult to take him places. Having this much space for him to run in play is absolutely amazing. We will 100% be coming back in the future! I cannot recommend this Sniffspot enough. Pretty sure our dog had the best day of his life!
55Amazing spot, reserved for 4 hours. The dog we brought loved running around in all that space and we alternated between the lake and the trails in the woods. Water is clean and a lot of it is shallow for the pup too. Remember to bring a canopy because it gets HOT! Pallavi R.
Pallavi R.
May 2022
Amazing spot, reserved for 4 hours. The dog we brought loved running around in all that space and we alternated between the lake and the trails in the woods. Water is clean and a lot of it is shallow for the pup too. Remember to bring a canopy because it gets HOT!
55This was our first time here and it won’t be our last! Our dog loved playing in the water and getting to be off lease and explore. Kevin was so nice and waited for us at the gate when we arrived to make sure we knew where to go! Can’t wait for our next visit! Haleigh F.
Haleigh F.
May 2022
This was our first time here and it won’t be our last! Our dog loved playing in the water and getting to be off lease and explore. Kevin was so nice and waited for us at the gate when we arrived to make sure we knew where to go! Can’t wait for our next visit!
55Google maps took me to the wrong place but the attendants at the nearby park knew where I needed to go. My dogs and I had an absolute blast. I'm always nervous letting my dogs off leash because they explore very far but this was the perfect spot. Going to book again. Thank you KevinGinny C.
Ginny C.
May 2022
Google maps took me to the wrong place but the attendants at the nearby park knew where I needed to go. My dogs and I had an absolute blast. I'm always nervous letting my dogs off leash because they explore very far but this was the perfect spot. Going to book again. Thank you Kevin
55My two dogs had a blast swimming in the lake and running around the property. We booked for two hours and both were exhausted before our time was even up. This spot was amazing, well maintained, and secluded. We will be back! Marlee B.
Marlee B.
May 2022
My two dogs had a blast swimming in the lake and running around the property. We booked for two hours and both were exhausted before our time was even up. This spot was amazing, well maintained, and secluded. We will be back!
55This property is fantastic! Very secluded and quiet. Great Lake access and a trail to walk. There is cell service which was convenient and so much space. Absolutely coming back! Noelle F.
Noelle F.
May 2022
This property is fantastic! Very secluded and quiet. Great Lake access and a trail to walk. There is cell service which was convenient and so much space. Absolutely coming back!
55We had the best time! My dog had so much fun he was clean out of energy the rest of the day. We played in the water and checked out the trails- there’s so much to do and see! Anmei L.
Anmei L.
May 2022
We had the best time! My dog had so much fun he was clean out of energy the rest of the day. We played in the water and checked out the trails- there’s so much to do and see!
55Great place to go! It has water access and some trails/paths. I have three dogs and they loved it. One of them is reactive and it was nice to be able to let him off leash and feel like it was safe for him. We will definitely be back. Kevin is a great host! Nicole M.
Nicole M.
May 2022
Great place to go! It has water access and some trails/paths. I have three dogs and they loved it. One of them is reactive and it was nice to be able to let him off leash and feel like it was safe for him. We will definitely be back. Kevin is a great host!
55If I could I’d give 10 stars. An amazing Sniffspot to take your dogs and let them have fun running around or swimming at the lake. Kevin was really kind showing us the property and making sure we were on the right place. We will definitely come back!Paulo K.
Paulo K.
May 2022
If I could I’d give 10 stars. An amazing Sniffspot to take your dogs and let them have fun running around or swimming at the lake. Kevin was really kind showing us the property and making sure we were on the right place. We will definitely come back!
55We got lost a bit trying to locate the spot and Kevin was so helpful! He drove out a bit to help us and we had a wonderful time in the area! Definitely will come again 💗 Ny T.
Ny T.
May 2022
We got lost a bit trying to locate the spot and Kevin was so helpful! He drove out a bit to help us and we had a wonderful time in the area! Definitely will come again 💗
55Amazing experience! This was our first sniff spot and my dog had a blast! Great water access, open field, and trails to explore! Host was very kind and helpful! He does have a very friendly small dog up by the house on the property- so if your dog is reactive I would just send a message before hand! 10/10 will be back Sydney H.
Sydney H.
June 2022
Amazing experience! This was our first sniff spot and my dog had a blast! Great water access, open field, and trails to explore! Host was very kind and helpful! He does have a very friendly small dog up by the house on the property- so if your dog is reactive I would just send a message before hand! 10/10 will be back
55So much fun! Kevin is an excellent host and made sure we knew where to go and our dogs explored and went swimming in the lake for 2 hrs! What a treat! Our dogs are usually cooped up in the city so this was great outdoor enrichment for them!Natalie G.
Natalie G.
June 2022
So much fun! Kevin is an excellent host and made sure we knew where to go and our dogs explored and went swimming in the lake for 2 hrs! What a treat! Our dogs are usually cooped up in the city so this was great outdoor enrichment for them!
55Have nothing but good things to say! Due to my shepherd’s fear reactivity off leash time is not normally an option for us at home and this was great! Kevin was amazing and helpful! Easy to find and you’re able to park right on the water which was great! so you don’t really have to unload anything if you don’t want to. We were also able to use the car for shaded breaks allowing us to stay and enjoy for longer than we would’ve without a reprieve from the heat! The water was so clean and cool and very dog friendly my shepherd swam or waded almost the entire time! Will 10/10 be back! Joree J.
Joree J.
June 2022
Have nothing but good things to say! Due to my shepherd’s fear reactivity off leash time is not normally an option for us at home and this was great! Kevin was amazing and helpful! Easy to find and you’re able to park right on the water which was great! so you don’t really have to unload anything if you don’t want to. We were also able to use the car for shaded breaks allowing us to stay and enjoy for longer than we would’ve without a reprieve from the heat! The water was so clean and cool and very dog friendly my shepherd swam or waded almost the entire time! Will 10/10 be back!
55I loved this gem!! Came with my husky and her Labrador friend early in the morning to avoid the Texas heat and it was amazing!! 10/10 recommend. At first I was uncertain of the entrance but you’ll see it by a big white sign. I saw 2 ways to the lake access but if you stay right where the first division is and keep going all the way straight then you’ll find the nicer and easier lake access. We didn’t spot any other dogs or people! Also idk why I was thinking there was a keypad to enter the gate code but fyi it’s a combination lock lol. We spotted some deer in the woods and a turtle near the lake shore which was awesome! My dog has good recall so I was able to recall her off the deer.Ismerai R.
Ismerai R.
June 2022
I loved this gem!! Came with my husky and her Labrador friend early in the morning to avoid the Texas heat and it was amazing!! 10/10 recommend. At first I was uncertain of the entrance but you’ll see it by a big white sign. I saw 2 ways to the lake access but if you stay right where the first division is and keep going all the way straight then you’ll find the nicer and easier lake access. We didn’t spot any other dogs or people! Also idk why I was thinking there was a keypad to enter the gate code but fyi it’s a combination lock lol. We spotted some deer in the woods and a turtle near the lake shore which was awesome! My dog has good recall so I was able to recall her off the deer.
55Really nice and relaxing really good for off leash dogs that have recall, but are reactive the only sad thing is that I thought there would be NO dogs but in the shallow water there was but my pups still enjoyed it. Bella L.
Bella L.
June 2022
Really nice and relaxing really good for off leash dogs that have recall, but are reactive the only sad thing is that I thought there would be NO dogs but in the shallow water there was but my pups still enjoyed it.
55My reactive pup had the best time here! I’m never able to let her off leash because of her reactivity but it was so nice to have so much space for her to roam off leash. I would recommend driving more inward if you don’t want to be by the fence. You can hear distant barks sometimes but it didn’t trigger my dog at all. She was able to fully relax here, it was peaceful. If it was closer to Austin, i’d be here everyday. It’s a beautiful spot and can’t wait to come back! 10/10Juliet G.
Juliet G.
June 2022
My reactive pup had the best time here! I’m never able to let her off leash because of her reactivity but it was so nice to have so much space for her to roam off leash. I would recommend driving more inward if you don’t want to be by the fence. You can hear distant barks sometimes but it didn’t trigger my dog at all. She was able to fully relax here, it was peaceful. If it was closer to Austin, i’d be here everyday. It’s a beautiful spot and can’t wait to come back! 10/10
How do San Marcos'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 159 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 20 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 San Marcos have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 159 fully fenced dog parks in or near San Marcos. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near San Marcos?
The San Marcos area has 2 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 BIG open space next to the lake..
Are there dog agility courses for rent in San Marcos?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near San Marcos. The most popular agility option is Big Oaks Private Dog Park In Buda.
Where in San Marcos can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near San Marcos?
There are 21 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near San Marcos where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is BIG open space next to the lake..
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