55Amazing! My bulldog is reactive and doesn't get to go into the mountains as often as our GSD. This was a perfect way for them to both enjoy the outdoors. Tori B.
Tori B.
September 2025
Amazing! My bulldog is reactive and doesn't get to go into the mountains as often as our GSD. This was a perfect way for them to both enjoy the outdoors.
55So awesome!! We have a reactive dog and it’s been a dream to get him out off the leash. Melissa made me feel so comfortable and the property was amazing! We loved it and we’ll definitely be back. :)Kelsey G.
Kelsey G.
September 2025
So awesome!! We have a reactive dog and it’s been a dream to get him out off the leash. Melissa made me feel so comfortable and the property was amazing! We loved it and we’ll definitely be back. :)
55My dogs and I had an excellent time at Melissa’s spot this morning. Lots of room for them to run and find all the smells, and we enjoyed the agility yard as well.
With a male dog who can be a little insecure around other dogs at times and a deaf puppy, we do a lot of on leash adventures, so I’m always looking for safe ways they can get some off-leash freedom. Grateful to Melissa for sharing her beautiful property!
Would love to visit again. :) Casey K.
Casey K.
September 2025
My dogs and I had an excellent time at Melissa’s spot this morning. Lots of room for them to run and find all the smells, and we enjoyed the agility yard as well.
With a male dog who can be a little insecure around other dogs at times and a deaf puppy, we do a lot of on leash adventures, so I’m always looking for safe ways they can get some off-leash freedom. Grateful to Melissa for sharing her beautiful property!
Would love to visit again. :)
55Very beautiful location! The road leading up to the spot is a bit bumpy but thankfully I have AWD so I was okay. My dog loved all toy options and sniffs Sara B.
Sara B.
September 2025
Very beautiful location! The road leading up to the spot is a bit bumpy but thankfully I have AWD so I was okay. My dog loved all toy options and sniffs
55We had a perfect time during our visit! The wooded area had a real nice incline/decline that helped tire my dog out playing ball. It was so quiet and peaceful too, lots of birds. So grateful that Melissa shares this beautiful space ❤️Jacob R.
Jacob R.
September 2025
We had a perfect time during our visit! The wooded area had a real nice incline/decline that helped tire my dog out playing ball. It was so quiet and peaceful too, lots of birds. So grateful that Melissa shares this beautiful space ❤️
55Our favorite sniff spot so far! My pup had a blast and I appreciated the multiple seating areas the host provided. Clean and easy to find with host instructions. Will be coming back! Hannah F.
Hannah F.
September 2025
Our favorite sniff spot so far! My pup had a blast and I appreciated the multiple seating areas the host provided. Clean and easy to find with host instructions. Will be coming back!
55We had a great experience at Mountain Paradise. Both pups had so much fun running around and exploring the forested area. Will definitely come back! The host was great and had water and toys for us as well. Thanks very much. Jonathan I.
Jonathan I.
September 2025
We had a great experience at Mountain Paradise. Both pups had so much fun running around and exploring the forested area. Will definitely come back! The host was great and had water and toys for us as well. Thanks very much.
55Beautiful oasis in the woods. The park with the agility equipment always ends up being where the zoomies occur and then a sniffari among the trees. Thanks for sharing your home and land with us! Katie G.
Katie G.
September 2025
Beautiful oasis in the woods. The park with the agility equipment always ends up being where the zoomies occur and then a sniffari among the trees. Thanks for sharing your home and land with us!
55Maybe one of the best days my little bully mix has had in a long time. I never thought we'd have a safe opportunity to let her run off leash in the woods. 10/10 worth the drive Shailyn C.
Shailyn C.
August 2025
Maybe one of the best days my little bully mix has had in a long time. I never thought we'd have a safe opportunity to let her run off leash in the woods. 10/10 worth the drive
55So serene, quiet and so much for my dog to sniff. Everything we needed was easily accessible. Definitely one of the best spots we’ve been to and will be booking again!Nicolas H.
Nicolas H.
August 2025
So serene, quiet and so much for my dog to sniff. Everything we needed was easily accessible. Definitely one of the best spots we’ve been to and will be booking again!
55Melissa is an excellent host! The property is GORGEOUS and Bodhi loved getting to run around off leash. Melissa greeted us on our way out with such warmth. We will definitely be back. Maeryn G.
Maeryn G.
August 2025
Melissa is an excellent host! The property is GORGEOUS and Bodhi loved getting to run around off leash. Melissa greeted us on our way out with such warmth. We will definitely be back.
55This Sniffspot was great! Easy to find and very clear instructions. Our pup loved it. Lots of varied terrain and things to do and explore in the agility area and in the woods. Thank you so much! Katie C.
Katie C.
August 2025
This Sniffspot was great! Easy to find and very clear instructions. Our pup loved it. Lots of varied terrain and things to do and explore in the agility area and in the woods. Thank you so much!
55This was our first time trying out a sniffspot and this was a great introduction! Melissa gives very clear instructions on how to get to her location and how to utilize the area. The fenced in areas are huge and provide a lot of different enrichment, we even had the opportunity to see a moose. Our dog doesn’t go off leash much, so this was a great opportunity for us to let him roam and work on recall training. We’ll definitely be coming again!Allison P.
Allison P.
August 2025
This was our first time trying out a sniffspot and this was a great introduction! Melissa gives very clear instructions on how to get to her location and how to utilize the area. The fenced in areas are huge and provide a lot of different enrichment, we even had the opportunity to see a moose. Our dog doesn’t go off leash much, so this was a great opportunity for us to let him roam and work on recall training. We’ll definitely be coming again!
55Loved this place! My senior tripawd was so excited to try the agility ramp! We got lucky and saw a moose too! I loved the fact that I could get a little hike in as well. We will definitely be back!Marina R.
Marina R.
August 2025
Loved this place! My senior tripawd was so excited to try the agility ramp! We got lucky and saw a moose too! I loved the fact that I could get a little hike in as well. We will definitely be back!
55Was very easy to access and was very clean and well maintained. It had everything a dog could need or want and my dogs had an absolute blast! Thank you so much! Kennedy J.
Kennedy J.
August 2025
Was very easy to access and was very clean and well maintained. It had everything a dog could need or want and my dogs had an absolute blast! Thank you so much!
55Our second time up and what a beautiful place to let our dogs explore. We have one rescue dog and we are introducing him to as many new environments as we can. He loved it! The smells, sounds and terrain kept him busy. Thank you for a wonderful spot. The spot is clean and well stocked with water, chairs, shade and toys. Michelle A.
Michelle A.
August 2025
Our second time up and what a beautiful place to let our dogs explore. We have one rescue dog and we are introducing him to as many new environments as we can. He loved it! The smells, sounds and terrain kept him busy. Thank you for a wonderful spot. The spot is clean and well stocked with water, chairs, shade and toys.
55Magical spot for both dogs and people!! Melissa's property is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. She has thought of everything and I appreciated her detailed directions and extra tips. Ollie had a blast with the agility equipment and loved exploring the forested area. I had no trouble finding the place, though the last stretch of road up to the property is a little rough - we got up there just fine in an SUV, anything low-clearance might have a bit of a hard time. This was such a nice alternative to going for a hike on an established trail - loved giving my pup off-leash time and not having to worry about other dogs. We will definitely be back!Mila R.
Mila R.
August 2025
Magical spot for both dogs and people!! Melissa's property is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. She has thought of everything and I appreciated her detailed directions and extra tips. Ollie had a blast with the agility equipment and loved exploring the forested area. I had no trouble finding the place, though the last stretch of road up to the property is a little rough - we got up there just fine in an SUV, anything low-clearance might have a bit of a hard time. This was such a nice alternative to going for a hike on an established trail - loved giving my pup off-leash time and not having to worry about other dogs. We will definitely be back!
How do Black Hawk'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
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ About Black Hawk 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. 1% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Black Hawk 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 281 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 368 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 Black Hawk have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 281 fully fenced dog parks in or near Black Hawk. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Black Hawk?
The Black Hawk area has 9 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 Barking Bear Dog Ranch - 10 Acres of Fun!.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Black Hawk?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Black Hawk. The most popular agility option is Mountain Paradise.
Where in Black Hawk can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Black Hawk area. The highest rated option is Luna's Backyard Lounge.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Black Hawk?
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