Camp Bark
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.5 /10Exceptional · 73 reviews · top 40% in Charlotte
Sources
Behind the 9.5
- Reviews read
- 73 on Google
- Average stars
- 4.80 ★
- Rank
- #63 of 166 in Charlotte
- Ratings as of
- July–October 2026
Published rate$63 /nightFrom their website, 2026-09-07
$35middle $54$65
Above the Charlotte middle price
Sources
Behind the $63
- Source
- Camp Bark’s own website
- Checked on
- 2026-09-07
- Rate type
- First dog, standard night
“Effective October 1, 2026, our boarding price is now $63 per day.”Open their price page ↗
Camp Bark is a dog daycare in Waxhaw, NC, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.5/10 (exceptional) from 73 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #63 of 166 in Charlotte. Its website lists boarding from $63 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 6.
Structured rotationPlay model, per the facility.
Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.
Key facts
- Services
- DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
- Type
- Dedicated facility
- Boarding rate
- $63/night
- Daycare rate
- Not published
- Open 24 hours
- No
- Rank in Charlotte
- #63 of 166
- Google rating
- ★4.8 (73)
- From downtown
- 22.2 mi
- Profile claimed on Google
- Yes
Policies & requirements
6/27
6 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-09-07. Open a policy to see their exact words.
Admission requirements2 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Your reservation may be pending if your profile is missing vaccine records, if you have unsigned user agreements, or if your Camper has not yet attended their evaluation day.”campbark.net/faqs
Vaccination recordsProof checked, not taken on word
Their words
“In order for the Vaccines to save in Paw Partner you must enter all expiration dates into the required fields, upload a picture or file of your dogs’ vaccine records as proof of vaccination, and hit save.”campbark.net/faqs
Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelStructured rotation
Their words
“Our facility operates on a playgroup rotation schedule.”campbark.net/faqs
Time out of their room10-15 minutes of yard play about once per hour, in rotation
Their words
“Each playgroup goes out to the playyard for 10 -15 minutes of intense playtime (time based on weather), and then returns to their personal cabin for 30 -45 minutes while other playgroups go outside.”campbark.net/faqs
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Our All Turf (No Concrete) Play Yards provide a sanitary and mud free option for the campers to stretch and romp.”campbark.net/aboutcampbark
ToursTours of limited areas
Their words
“Unfortunately, since we are an all day play facility we have dogs moving through the building constantly as we rotate playgroups. This makes it unsafe to bring Clients into the back areas of our facility.”campbark.net/faqs
Show 21 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
HousingNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website
Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.
Score & reviews
9.5ExceptionalDogs Away score
Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.
What reviewers mention most
overnight camp 4puppy care 3dog excitement 3tired dogs 3socialization 3playing with other dogs 2dog comfort 2water fun 2
Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.
Booking terms & safety
- Checkout time
- Check-out time is 11 AMStated on their website
- How a stay is counted
- Charged a daily rate, like a hotel, with an 11 AM check-outStated on their website
- Cancellation
- Peak-time 35% deposit is forfeited with less than 2 weeks notice; no-shows pay in fullStated on their website
- If a dog is sick
- Dogs with symptoms are not admitted; a dog that falls ill is isolated and the owner and vet are contactedStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Who they take & how they care
- Unaltered dogs & females in heat
- Unaltered puppies under 1 year play in separate groups; females in heat may not attendStated on their website
In the facility’s own words, summarized. Confirm when you book.
Hours
- Mon
- 8–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Tue
- 8–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Wed
- 8–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Thu
- 8–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Fri
- 8–11 AM, 4–6 PM
- Sat
- 8–11 AM
- Sun
- 4–6 PM
From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.
For travelers
- CLT · Charlotte Douglas
- 24 mi
- Weekday hours span
- 8 AM – 6 PM
- Open Sunday
- Yes
Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.
Location
7619 Waxhaw Hwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173
22.2 miles from downtown Charlotte · Get directions
Amenities & details
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot
Self-reported on the business’s public profile.
Questions about Camp Bark
What services does Camp Bark offer?
Camp Bark is listed as a dog day care center in Waxhaw, NC, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Camp Bark charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $63 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-09-07). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Charlotte median published boarding rate is $54/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Camp Bark?
Camp Bark's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-09-07). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Camp Bark compare with other Charlotte facilities?
It ranks #63 of 166 in the Charlotte index by Dogs Away score (9.5/10, exceptional), based on 73 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.
Cite this record
Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:
Camp Bark, Waxhaw, NC. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-09-07. https://dogsaway.co/charlotte-nc/camp-bark/Similar places near Waxhaw
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