campground

noun

ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
Definition of campgroundnext
as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

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Recent Examples of campground 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 In addition to campgrounds near each of the four lodges, six additional camping areas are scattered around the park. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campground
  1. campsite
  2. camp
Noun
  • Several campsites at the Blue Canoe RV Resort in Dunbar Township flooded.
    — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • With a total of 500 campsites available at five campgrounds, visitors can book overnight stays to observe the night skies.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of campsite
Noun
  • But the Colts are now two weeks into training camp, and the team has had no further updates.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That evening, back at camp beside a fire, Billy answers Kris’ question with the monologue that is the film’s spine.
    — JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of camp

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