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Your Pet's Adventure Starts Here | Mills River Dog Camp
At Mills River Dog Camp, we pride ourselves on providing a unique, personalized experience for every pet in our care. As a small, purpose-driven facility, we focus on creating a stress-free environment filled with enrichment activities, training, and socialization opportunities. Our camp is designed to feel like a mountain retreat, offering spacious suites for overnight stays and a natural playground for daytime adventures. Located just minutes from the Asheville Airport, we serve communities across Hendersonville, Brevard, and South Asheville. Our dedicated team ensures each camper receives individual attention, with low dog-to-staff ratios and carefully curated playgroups.While we currently operate with waitlists for both boarding and daycare services, we remain committed to maintaining the quality and safety that our clients expect. From calming nighttime environments with nature sounds to climate-controlled cabins and premium artificial turf play areas, we strive to make every pet's adventure memorable. Our services include bath and nail trim options, with pricing tailored to different dog sizes, and we maintain strict health and safety protocols to protect all campers.
Services
Day Camp
Overnight Lodging
Bath Services
Nail Trims
Meet and Greet
Highlights and features
- We maintain low dog-to-staff ratios for personalized attention
- Our campers enjoy customized playgroups based on size and energy
- We provide 24/7 monitored, secure boarding facilities
- Our mountain-style environment features natural play areas
- We implement strict health protocols with bi-annual fecal testing
Services
Day Camp
Our day camp provides structured off-leash play in natural playgrounds with premium artificial turf. Campers are grouped by size and energy level with dedicated counselors. Services include 8-hour daily supervision and enrichment activities that promote socialization and mental stimulation for dogs 16 weeks and older.
Overnight Lodging
Spacious 4x7 climate-controlled suites with elevated beds and natural light. Security-monitored facilities include nighttime play in illuminated playgrounds with calming nature sounds. Boarding includes all-day playgroup access and accommodates dogs 16 weeks and older with specific vaccination requirements.
Bath Services
Professional bathing services tailored to different coat types and sizes. Pricing ranges from $30 for small dogs to $65 for large breeds. Services include coat conditioning treatments and are available as add-ons for boarding or daycare clients.
Nail Trims
Professional nail trimming services for all dog sizes at a flat rate of $19.50. Available as an add-on service during boarding stays or daycare visits. Helps maintain proper paw health and prevents overgrowth-related injuries.
Meet and Greet
Mandatory orientation session for new campers to assess temperament and socialization needs. Helps determine appropriate playgroup placement and care requirements. Required before enrollment in daycare or boarding programs.
Questions
What services does Mills River Dog Camp offer?
We provide day camp, overnight boarding, bath services, and nail trims for dogs 16 weeks and older. All services require prior registration and meet our health requirements.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
As of 2024, we maintain waitlists for both boarding and daycare services. Contact us directly to learn about waitlist registration and availability updates.
What are your operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday 8am-5pm. Sunday appointments are available for departures between 8am-5pm. Closed for general operations on Sundays.
What health requirements must pets meet?
All campers need current rabies, DHPP/DHLPP/DAPP, and bordetella vaccinations. Negative fecal tests every 6 months, heartworm/flea prevention, and spay/neuter requirements for dogs over 6 months.
How are playgroups organized?
Playgroups are divided by size, maturity, and energy levels with dedicated counselors. We maintain low dog-to-staff ratios to ensure personalized attention and safe socialization opportunities for all participants.
What amenities are included in boarding?
Overnight stays include climate-controlled suites with elevated beds, nighttime playground access, security monitoring, and calming nature sounds. Boarding dogs receive all-day playgroup access during their stay.
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