Synonyms of campsitenext
: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp

Examples of campsite in a Sentence

The campsite includes a picnic table and a grill for cooking. the campsite at least offers shower and bathroom facilities
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As for those who consider a night beneath the stars a perfectly good vacation plan, this edit is full of fun finds for life around the campsite. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026 The park’s campground has 60 spacious, wooded campsites with water, electrical hook-ups, a fire ring and a picnic table. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 As a result, only Makoto’s eight-year-old brother Kenji goes with the other family, and upon arrival at the campsite, scampers around excitedly with a butterfly net, while being warned not to wander too far. — James Marsh, Variety, 29 Oct. 2026 Across the region’s winning campsites, New York and Massachusetts were the only states with two campgrounds in the top 10. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campsite

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campsite was in 1850

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“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campsite. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp
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