55I live about half an hour away and before we even got there I was impressed with the drive and how beautiful the scenery is. The Google Direction tour spot on and it was very easy to tell where to park and which gate to use upon pulling up. My girls had plenty of toys to play with that come with the yard. Had a wonderful seating area for humans. The parking is perfect and just to hop away from the fence entry. Plenty of room to run and rip and My Girls loved exploring to the corners of the fence. No gaps or holes in this one. I was at ease the whole time they played. The Host was very responsive to a couple of questions I had and very very friendly. My girl slipped all the way home. Thank you Kelly for a wonderful spot. We will be booking again for sure.Mandi M.
Mandi M.
March 2024
I live about half an hour away and before we even got there I was impressed with the drive and how beautiful the scenery is. The Google Direction tour spot on and it was very easy to tell where to park and which gate to use upon pulling up. My girls had plenty of toys to play with that come with the yard. Had a wonderful seating area for humans. The parking is perfect and just to hop away from the fence entry. Plenty of room to run and rip and My Girls loved exploring to the corners of the fence. No gaps or holes in this one. I was at ease the whole time they played. The Host was very responsive to a couple of questions I had and very very friendly. My girl slipped all the way home. Thank you Kelly for a wonderful spot. We will be booking again for sure.
55This place is amazing! We made the drive from asheville and it was so worth it. We will definitely be back! Melanie provides chairs, a hammock, and little extras you may need, like bug spray and sunscreen. There are picnic tables as well. My dog loved exploring the grassy area as well as cooling off in the river. Beautiful spot! Chelsea M.
Chelsea M.
July 2022
This place is amazing! We made the drive from asheville and it was so worth it. We will definitely be back! Melanie provides chairs, a hammock, and little extras you may need, like bug spray and sunscreen. There are picnic tables as well. My dog loved exploring the grassy area as well as cooling off in the river. Beautiful spot!
55This was paradise for dogs and people! This was our first sniff spot experience and couldn’t ask for a better one! Melanie was super nice, helpful and very responsive to my questions and when we arrived we briefly met her husband who was so kind and we could tell was also an absolute dog lover!
Our pups are somewhat reactive towards other dogs and they were kind enough to reassure us that their pup would be inside while we were there.
When you pull in you are surrounded by a beautiful river and mountain scenery and our hosts graciously left a basket with dog treats, dog bags, a towel to dry the pups, bug spray and even some snacks for the humans. Our dogs LOVED it and so did we! Such a little slice of heaven and was worth the 2 hour drive to get here! We will be back :) Bree W.
Bree W.
July 2022
This was paradise for dogs and people! This was our first sniff spot experience and couldn’t ask for a better one! Melanie was super nice, helpful and very responsive to my questions and when we arrived we briefly met her husband who was so kind and we could tell was also an absolute dog lover!
Our pups are somewhat reactive towards other dogs and they were kind enough to reassure us that their pup would be inside while we were there.
When you pull in you are surrounded by a beautiful river and mountain scenery and our hosts graciously left a basket with dog treats, dog bags, a towel to dry the pups, bug spray and even some snacks for the humans. Our dogs LOVED it and so did we! Such a little slice of heaven and was worth the 2 hour drive to get here! We will be back :)
55This is our favorite place to spend the afternoon! Melanie is a great host, and the field and river access at this spot give all 3 of our dogs plenty of room to run, swim and sniff. Always looking forward to our next visit!Emily Y.
Emily Y.
August 2022
This is our favorite place to spend the afternoon! Melanie is a great host, and the field and river access at this spot give all 3 of our dogs plenty of room to run, swim and sniff. Always looking forward to our next visit!
55Riverfront Field is such a great place to run and swim. Melanie is a very welcoming and helpful person. They have treats, bug spray, chairs, picnic tables, and such available. Water is slow moving in this location so it easy for the dogs to retrieve from the water. Grasses and woods to sniff about. We will be back for sure.Margaret W.
Margaret W.
August 2022
Riverfront Field is such a great place to run and swim. Melanie is a very welcoming and helpful person. They have treats, bug spray, chairs, picnic tables, and such available. Water is slow moving in this location so it easy for the dogs to retrieve from the water. Grasses and woods to sniff about. We will be back for sure.
55This spot on the Nolichuky River is amazing! So thankful to be able to spend a 4 hours in a beautiful peaceful place with our dogs. We have a senior girl almost 16yo and she’s always loved water and hiking so to be able to hang out and swim with her within worrying about anything was a dream. Our young little girl super loved running in the field and wading around the water too! Melanie left water and basket of things you may need while visiting which is very thoughtful. The spot is clean and gorgeous. We’ll be back! Thank you Melanie for sharing your beautiful River front with dog lovers 💛Tena F.
Tena F.
August 2022
This spot on the Nolichuky River is amazing! So thankful to be able to spend a 4 hours in a beautiful peaceful place with our dogs. We have a senior girl almost 16yo and she’s always loved water and hiking so to be able to hang out and swim with her within worrying about anything was a dream. Our young little girl super loved running in the field and wading around the water too! Melanie left water and basket of things you may need while visiting which is very thoughtful. The spot is clean and gorgeous. We’ll be back! Thank you Melanie for sharing your beautiful River front with dog lovers 💛
55We came today to celebrate one of our dogs recovering from cancer surgery. We had a wonderful time despite the weather be big grey and rainy. The spot is easy to find, well situated, the perfect spot if you and your pups like water. Plenty of chairs and benches for the humans and so much space for the dogs! We will 100% be back and are just very sad we only just found it this late in the summer! Sam G.
Sam G.
September 2022
We came today to celebrate one of our dogs recovering from cancer surgery. We had a wonderful time despite the weather be big grey and rainy. The spot is easy to find, well situated, the perfect spot if you and your pups like water. Plenty of chairs and benches for the humans and so much space for the dogs! We will 100% be back and are just very sad we only just found it this late in the summer!
55This place is amazing! As soon as you pull up you can tell it’s special. My dog loved swimming and I’m coming back asap. Easy directions to get here and stunning land. Rebecca W.
Rebecca W.
September 2022
This place is amazing! As soon as you pull up you can tell it’s special. My dog loved swimming and I’m coming back asap. Easy directions to get here and stunning land.
55Beautiful spot! Melanie came out to greet and welcome us for our first time. So lovely to be right on the river. Appreciate the generosity to let us come to play on your land :) Valerie S.
Valerie S.
September 2022
Beautiful spot! Melanie came out to greet and welcome us for our first time. So lovely to be right on the river. Appreciate the generosity to let us come to play on your land :)
55Our new favorite spot!! My dogs are a bit reactive to both strangers and other dogs so I’m always a little on the cautious side when it comes to exploring new places. This spot was a 10/10!! If you are debating booking just do it! You won’t regret it. Well worth the 40 minute drive:) Chloe W.
Chloe W.
October 2022
Our new favorite spot!! My dogs are a bit reactive to both strangers and other dogs so I’m always a little on the cautious side when it comes to exploring new places. This spot was a 10/10!! If you are debating booking just do it! You won’t regret it. Well worth the 40 minute drive:)
55We traveled 50 minutes to River Front Field. It was absolutely worth it! My 11 month pup played and frolicked whole time. The constant sound of the river running was delightful. We will return.Barbara S.
Barbara S.
November 2022
We traveled 50 minutes to River Front Field. It was absolutely worth it! My 11 month pup played and frolicked whole time. The constant sound of the river running was delightful. We will return.
55This was our 2nd visit to 12 Acres. My 1 year old pup loves this Sniffspot. She has so much room to explore and frolic. There is so much more to check out so we will be back. It makes me happy when my pup is happy! Melanie, thank you!Barbara S.
Barbara S.
December 2022
This was our 2nd visit to 12 Acres. My 1 year old pup loves this Sniffspot. She has so much room to explore and frolic. There is so much more to check out so we will be back. It makes me happy when my pup is happy! Melanie, thank you!
55Beautiful spot on river. Owner had everything we needed for a comfortable visit, including snacks (for dogs and people!), water, and even a towel. Katie E.
Katie E.
December 2022
Beautiful spot on river. Owner had everything we needed for a comfortable visit, including snacks (for dogs and people!), water, and even a towel.
55This is hands down the best Sniffspot we’ve ever been to! The host is amazing- she leaves little baskets of dog (and human) treats, bug spray, towels and balls for the pups. There’s tons of space for your dogs to run/swim/play I cannot recommend it enough! Meghan V.
Meghan V.
January 2023
This is hands down the best Sniffspot we’ve ever been to! The host is amazing- she leaves little baskets of dog (and human) treats, bug spray, towels and balls for the pups. There’s tons of space for your dogs to run/swim/play I cannot recommend it enough!
55This was our second time at Melanie’s spot and we can’t wait to go back again. A lovely secluded spot on the river with ample spots to relax, go for a mozy in the woods, let the pup take a little swim, or let the pup run free in the clearing. Melanie even took the extra step and left a few supplies we may have needed but didn’t think of- bug spray, towels, waters, treats. The pup loved it and didn’t want to get back in the car when it was time to leave. Hoping to make it back again soon! Ashley A.
Ashley A.
March 2023
This was our second time at Melanie’s spot and we can’t wait to go back again. A lovely secluded spot on the river with ample spots to relax, go for a mozy in the woods, let the pup take a little swim, or let the pup run free in the clearing. Melanie even took the extra step and left a few supplies we may have needed but didn’t think of- bug spray, towels, waters, treats. The pup loved it and didn’t want to get back in the car when it was time to leave. Hoping to make it back again soon!
55We’ve been to this spot many times now and it’s our dogs’ favorite! We lucked out with perfect weather for today’s visit and the dogs swam, fetched and explored the entire time. Our older dogs especially love the beach area with easy access to wade into the river. Can’t wait to visit again!Emily Y.
Emily Y.
March 2023
We’ve been to this spot many times now and it’s our dogs’ favorite! We lucked out with perfect weather for today’s visit and the dogs swam, fetched and explored the entire time. Our older dogs especially love the beach area with easy access to wade into the river. Can’t wait to visit again!
How do Bristol'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 our Bristol 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. 98% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Bristol 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 31 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 6 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 Bristol have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 31 fully fenced dog parks in or near Bristol. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Bristol?
The Bristol 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 Carl's 52 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Kingsport.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Bristol?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Bristol. The most popular agility option is Connie's Dogtopia.
Where in Bristol can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Bristol area. The highest rated option is River Front Field 12 Acres.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Bristol?
There are 9 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Bristol where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is River Front Field 12 Acres.