campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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Nearby, the Charlestown Breachway draws anglers, boaters, and campers, with tidal waters that connect Ninigret Pond lagoon to the Atlantic and a small state campground right on the shore. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025 Among those diehard fans is Anthony Gomez, the managing partner at Rocket Ranch, a riverside campground along the Rio Grande with a facility for viewing launches that’s so close to Starship’s pad that attendees must sign safety waivers. Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 Guests can choose to stay in the main lodge, cabins that range from one to four bedrooms or a campground where RVs and tents are allowed. Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025 Plus, the park has campgrounds, hiking trails, fishing in Donner Lake and more in the summer, as well as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in winter. Jenny Peters, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for campground

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campground was in 1805

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campground. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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campground

noun
camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place used for a camp or for camping

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