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SwannanoaNorth Carolina28778US
4.8146
55beautiful and fun for my pup!
55Best sniff spot ever! Lovely views also.
55Beautiful spot! The dogs loved all the farm smells
55Beautiful place and view. Our dogs loved it. 🐶
55Perfect location for us with secure fencing, level play area, and...
55Absolutely loved this sniff spot, very open, flat, and spacious in...
55Nice medium sized fenced in space. Very sunny we made use of the...
55So pretty out there. Big Sky. Big mountains. Flat grassy spot to...
55Such a beautiful spot! I wish I would have given myself more time to...
55Wow! What a beautiful location! We all had a very pleasant time...
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Hidden River Private Dog Park in Swannanoa, NC

Swannanoa, North Carolina
Fully Fenced
0.17 acres
4.82146 Reviews
Top spot
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Hosted by Jeanne S.

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Hidden River Private Dog Park in Swannanoa, NC

Swannanoa, North Carolina
Host avatar
Hosted by Jeanne S.
4.82146 Reviews
Top spot
Fully Fenced
0.17 acres
Hidden River Private Dog Park in Swannanoa, NC - Swannanoa, North Carolina
Hidden River Private Dog Park in Swannanoa, NC - Swannanoa, North Carolina
Hidden River Private Dog Park in Swannanoa, NC - Swannanoa, North Carolina

Fencing

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

Three rail horse fencing with chicken wire installed, including on cattle gate doors. Do not open the back gate. Just enter through the front gate.

Fencing height

4 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing types

Cattle with wire mesh, Wood - non-privacy

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 feet

98% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh, Wood - non-privacy

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: Three rail horse fencing with chicken wire installed, including on cattle gate doors. Do not open the back gate. Just enter through the front gate.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

My dogs will be in my house and kept away from the fenced area during your visit.

GUEST FEEDBACK

37% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

We have horses, goats and barn cats not far from the area. My dogs live on the property but we will not be in the fenced in area during your visit.

GUEST FEEDBACK

38% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

There are two ways of entry to the sniffspot. Before you let your dog in, make sure that no one has left the entrance open on the far side of the pasture. We are a wedding venue and, sometimes, if you are here in the evening, a wedding will be happening, (but not in late December to mid-March, typically). Typically employees are working on the property at all times during the event season. Until the winter, there are available bathrooms next to the tent, which is beside the sniffspot. There is a river on the property that your dogs can visit. Just text me at 828-333-3401 and let me know you are at the sniffspot to find out if it's ok to walk to the river and let your dogs play. If there's a wedding or if other employees have their dogs running loose at the time, I would tell you not to walk to the river. Likewise, if you wish to walk your dog on a leash on the roads around the farm, just text me to find out if that's ok. I like for people to enjoy the gardens, looking at the animals, the river, etc. but have to make sure there is nothing else happening on the farm at the time you are here, if you wish to be outside of the defined sniffspot area.

GUEST FEEDBACK

53% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryNo

Private entry

No

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Rain shelter / sun shade

Trash can

Table


Pricing
15 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!

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Location

Swannanoa, North Carolina

Description

We are back in action after the flood and the Swannanoa Valley where we are located is as beautiful as ever. I'm happy for our four legged friends to enjoy again our large, flat grassy fenced in area for unleashed dogs on a 20 acre farm and wedding venue (Hidden River Events) next to the Swannanoa River. Parking is just outside the fence on the grass. There is a large deck with seating for relaxing while your pup(s) play. If it has rained within 24-48 hours of your visit, the spot may be muddy (even though it is a grass pasture) so it is good to bring towels for your pup. The fenced area has no trees so, there is an umbrella provided. If you use it, make sure to close it before you depart. This is a large farm and the distance from the sniff spot to the river is a good ways. You are welcome to walk your dog on a leash to the river if you don't see any other dogs on the property or an event going on. In 2025, we are not having many, if any, weddings, so you should be good to enjoy the river. If you have questions about where to walk to go to the river or if it's ok to enjoy more than the sniffspot itself, please text me at 828-458-5740. Horses and goats reside in their own fully contained pastures on the property away from the Sniff Spot. There is a water bucket on site to refill a water bowl if the bowl is empty when you arrive. Feel free to leash your dog and take him/her down to the river to play while you are on your visit.

Cleanliness

98% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

This spot has a water feature, make sure to review these guidelines for visiting spots with water before visiting: https://help.sniffspot.com/article/167-how-to-keep-your-dog-safe-around-pools-and-water.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
10
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

Parking is on the grass just outside the entrance to the Sniff Spot where you will see the sign. If it has rained within 24-48 hours, it can be muddy, bring towels if needed. If you use the umbrella, please close it up when you are finished. Heater is available, propane is not. In the summer, it can get warm as the area has no trees, bring your sunscreen!


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

4.82 (146 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Jeanne S.

Joined in September 2023

I own Hidden River and operate it as a farm and wedding venue. It is also my home. I am happy to offer. s safe place for guests to come with their dogs and enjoy the beauty of this amazing valley.


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