Definition of campsitenext
as in campground
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins the campsite at least offers shower and bathroom facilities

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Recent Examples of campsite The sirens have been strategically located near campsites, along the south and north fork of the Guadalupe River. Brian New, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Located at the south end of the park, Platte River Campground has nearly 180 campsites, more than half of which offer electric hookups. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 24 June 2026 Flextail's latest piece of outdoor gear is a versatile little device that'll not only come in handy at your next campsite, but also in your driveway and your study. New Atlas, 23 June 2026 The former offers 96 campsites, scenic views of the rock formations, and amenities such as running water and electricity. Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for campsite
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Noun
  • In Utah, federal land managers have closed public lands near the Cottonwood Fire as a precaution, and in New Mexico, forest officials closed campgrounds and trails near a wildfire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • In 2015, he was charged in Amador County in connection with a strip poker game at a youth camp, ultimately pleading no contest two years later to providing alcohol to a minor.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
  • Some of them have been training together for nearly two months because Aguirre arranged a monthlong training camp ahead of the World Cup.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

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“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campsite. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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