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campground

noun

ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd

Definition of campground

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 Colorado’s largest active wildfire, which sparked last Monday near the Aspen Acres campground, has destroyed hundreds of homes and evacuated thousands of residents. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026 The type of camping (primitive versus RV-permitted), facilities, seasonal openings, and the number of sites available vary by campground. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Several campgrounds sit within landscapes that have been federally protected for more than a century. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground

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Noun

When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
In May 2025, federal officers warned Gatz to clean up the trash and leave the campsite within two weeks, according to the statements, filed in federal court in Flagstaff.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 July 2026

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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Minnesota will descend on Las Vegas this week for NBA Summer League, with top draft picks and others simply fighting for a spot in an NBA training camp dueling it out over the course of a week-plus in Nevada.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026

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