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 beach, which is home to a campground and picnic areas, is also known as Kelly State Beach. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 But after construction began on an RV campground in 2024, Williams said the site was no longer an option. Noah Daly june 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2026 An 11-mile, one-way loop road runs the entire perimeter of the valley with plenty of turn-offs that lead to hiking trails, historic homesites, picnic areas, viewpoints, and campgrounds. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 This complex features the Inn at Death Valley, the Ranch at Death Valley, casitas, cottages, and a campground, as well as six dining venues, a spa, and access to the 18-hole Furnace Creek Golf Course. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 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, 27 June 2026
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The way the loss came about should be raising alarm bells inside the US camp.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Across the fence of the compound is another refugee camp, and the children there are celebrating Christ’s resurrection.
    Janine di Giovanni, Vanity Fair, 25 June 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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