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 the north’s Nabesna District, there’s the less-trodden Nabesna Road, a rugged 42-mile route that leads to trails, campgrounds, and a remote wilderness lodge. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 The bull had already charged a group of teenagers before stopping to wallow in the dirt near the campground. Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026 Friday night, deputies were called to the campground after the body of a young male was found in the flood wash. Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 The partial eclipse here approaches 30%, and the park's lakeside campgrounds provide convenient overnight access for Perseid watching later that evening. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • Authorities said about 240 homes have been destroyed, while nearly 4,000 holidaymakers have been evacuated from campsites, holiday villages and tourist resorts in Lacanau, about 35 miles west of Bordeaux.
    Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
  • The park itself is 407 acres and has campsites and eight lake cabins available, equipped with picnic areas including a shelter, restrooms and two playgrounds.
    Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • In his final remarks before leaving the protest camp at the Jantar Mantar observatory, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that his party was not going away.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • The linebacker battle The most unsettled position headed into fall camp is the second linebacker position.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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