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

That’s one of the focal points of Centeroo, the hub for main stages, food and vendors; Outeroo is the area where campgrounds and secondary stages can be found. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

The portable toilet was located on the festival’s campgrounds. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026

With the exception of Curtis Canyon and Atherton Creek campgrounds, these sites remain free and first-come, first-served. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026

The campground is also one of the higher-elevation sites in the region, which keeps conditions relatively cooler through the hot summer months. — Will McGough, Forbes.com, 26 June 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