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 In a post on its socials, Bonnaroo organizers explained that the extreme conditions are the root cause of needing to take a break in 2027 so that the campgrounds can recover. Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Stop at the Visitor Center, just past the gates, and fill up your water bottles (refill stations are available here and at the Devils Garden campground). Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Video from Ohiopyle shows the Youghiogheny River overflowing after heavy rain and storms, causing many of the trails and campgrounds to wash out and close. 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, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • Labor Day is coming up, which means plenty of fine Americans will hit the road in search of the perfect campsite for one last hurrah before fall starts.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Isle Royale is a backpacker’s getaway first and foremost, with a sprinkling of campsites along its waterfront stretches and the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail traversing its spine.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • On paper, the Nuggets will go into preseason camp older than a year ago at this time.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Kyle Trask was brought in mid-training camp for an extra arm while King was out.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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