campground
noun
camp·ground
ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 
: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting
Examples of campground in a Sentence
at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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In the north’s Nabesna District, there’s the less-trodden Nabesna Road, a rugged 42-mile route that leads to trails, campgrounds, and a remote wilderness lodge.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Where to stay Black Canyon of the Gunnison has several campgrounds within the park as well as basic hotel options in Montrose, 30 minutes away from the Black Canyon’s South Rim.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
At Yosemite National Park in California, that means staff from across the park, from IT workers to archeologists to wildlife biologists, have been asked to help clean campgrounds and toilets, according to the website sfgate.com.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Burgum’s mandate included another order: before reducing operating hours or closing visitor services like trails and campgrounds, national parklands must first consult with the NPS director and the assistant secretary for U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Where to stay Black Canyon of the Gunnison has several campgrounds within the park as well as basic hotel options in Montrose, 30 minutes away from the Black Canyon’s South Rim.
—Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 23 Apr. 2025
At Yosemite National Park in California, that means staff from across the park, from IT workers to archeologists to wildlife biologists, have been asked to help clean campgrounds and toilets, according to the website sfgate.com.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Burgum’s mandate included another order: before reducing operating hours or closing visitor services like trails and campgrounds, national parklands must first consult with the NPS director and the assistant secretary for U.S. Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for campground
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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campground. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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campground
noun
camp·ground
ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd
: the area or place used for a camp or for camping
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