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

Synonyms of campground

• campsite
• camp

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

Recent Examples on the Web

Visitors staying in campgrounds and hotels were forced to flee the area. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

The training campground held several activities for the youngsters to indulge in during practice. — Rashad Alexander august 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026

Then a rumor started circulating through the campground about an alligator sighting in the river. — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Other parts of the park, including the campground, remain open. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for campground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground

Kids Definition

campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 

: the area or place used for a camp or for camping