Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst

★ 4.8 · 341 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Elmhurst, IL
Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst, Elmhurst
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.6 /10Exceptional · 341 reviews · top 22% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.6
Reviews read
341 on Google
Average stars
4.80 ★
Rank
#78 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$53 /nightFrom their website, 2026-08-20
Sources
Behind the $53
Source
Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst’s own website
Checked on
2026-08-20
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dog Boarding for 1 Dog Dog Daycare included in all overnight dog boarding stays. Charges apply per night. $53.00 ... Full Day 5 hours $35.00 ... will include an additional $7.00 per dog, per night”
Open their price page ↗

Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst is a dog daycare in Elmhurst, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.6/10 (exceptional) from 341 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars — #78 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $53 per night and daycare from $35 per day. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

Outdoor access: yardPer the facility’s website.
Live cameras for ownersPer the facility’s website.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

About this place

Welcome to CampLife, where worries fade, anticipation grows – and joy lives! Camp Bow Wow® is more than just dog daycare. It’s where dogs can romp around in open yards, where your dog can make friends and learn something new. Camp is where memories are made and the stories get told in a wonderful reunion of fur and affection. Our safety Certified Camp Counselors® are ready to give your best friend an experience they’ll remember and be begging for more. From daycare to boarding to enrichment prog

From the business’s public profile.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$53/night
Daycare rate
$35/day
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#78 of 386
Google rating
★4.8 (341)
From downtown
17.0 mi
Holiday / peak
$7.00 per dog, per night around major holidays or other peak capacity times
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Admission requirements1 of 6 published
Temperament evaluationRequired before a first stay
Their words
“Camper must have passed interview and meet entrance requirements.”campbowwow.com/elmhurst/
Operations3 of 21 published
Outdoor accessYard
Their words
“Your dog will receive the exercise and socialization they need from running and romping around our climate-controlled play yards with fellow Campers”campbowwow.com/elmhurst/
Climate controlClimate-controlled
Their words
“running and romping around our climate-controlled play yards with fellow Campers”campbowwow.com/elmhurst/
Live cameras for ownersYes
Their words
“Watch Your Pup on Our Live Camper Cams”campbowwow.com/elmhurst/
Show 23 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
Vaccination recordsNot 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
Play modelNot published on their website
Groups separated byNot published on their website
Time out of their roomNot 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
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot 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

9.6ExceptionalDogs Away score
5 ★310
4 ★18
3 ★2
2 ★1
1 ★10
★ 4.80Google average
341reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

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

webcams 25camper cams 7playrooms 6camera access 4dog cams 3live cameras 3cameras in playrooms 2dog bath 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Price history

Published rate for the same product as today, from archived copies of the facility’s own rate page.
YearBoardingDaycareSource
2018$47/night—Archived page, 2018-09-03
2019$49.25/night—Archived page, 2019-12-05
2020$49.25/night—Archived page, 2020-09-27
2021$49.25/night—Archived page, 2021-10-24
2022$53/night—Archived page, 2022-10-01
2023$53/night—Archived page, 2023-09-23
2024$53/night—Archived page, 2024-11-13
2025$53/night—Archived page, 2025-11-12
Now$53/night$35/dayTheir website, 2026-08-20

First-dog standard rate, lower end of any range. How this feeds the market trend: Dogs Away Boarding Price Index.

Hours

Mon
6:30 AM–7 PM
Tue
6:30 AM–7 PM
Wed
6:30 AM–7 PM
Thu
6:30 AM–7 PM
Fri
6:30 AM–7 PM
Sat
7 AM–7 PM
Sun
7 AM–7 PM

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

ORD · Chicago O'Hare
7.2 mi
MDW · Chicago Midway
12.4 mi
Weekday hours span
6:30 AM – 7 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

641 IL-83, Elmhurst, IL 60126

17.0 miles from downtown Chicago · Get directions

Amenities & details

Onsite servicesWheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lot

Self-reported on the business’s public profile.

Questions about Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst

What services does Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst offer?
Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst is listed as a dog day care center in Elmhurst, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $53 per night and daycare at $35 per day (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-08-20). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst?
Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #78 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.6/10, exceptional), based on 341 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Camp Bow Wow Elmhurst, Elmhurst, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/camp-bow-wow-elmhurst/

Similar places near Elmhurst

Closest facilities offering the same services.

All 386 in Chicago
$53 / nightpublished rate
Call