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 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 Float down the Barren Fork River with beginner-friendly kayak rentals, then relax at the 8-acre pet-friendly campground featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and rental campers. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 As the rain began to pick up and mist rolled into the mountains, a few of us hopped in the working car to visit a cafe 4 miles down the road at a seaside campground. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds, Fishtail Camp Site, Keyhole Camp Site, Above Kanab Camp Site, Above Olo Camp Site and Olo Camp Site. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • The power station can support phones, cameras, lights, laptops, and other equipment around the campsite, extending the usefulness of the setup after the ride ends.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • Expand the search to rural guesthouses and campsites in western Iceland.
    Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Here’s a look at some key position battles to follow throughout camp and the preseason, plus some players on the fringe who will need to stand out.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Rehab, 48, whose home was destroyed in a drone strike at a displacement camp in El-Obeid in June, said the past few weeks had been among the hardest since the war began.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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