campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
Synonyms of campgroundnext
: 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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Parts of the North Rim opened back up last fall, including a few eastern viewpoints and campgrounds. Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026 The year-round campground has 56 sites with access to flush toilets, running water, and a dump station. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026 All tickets include concert and campground access. Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 In a message to patrons, the KOA team thanked generations of visitors who made the campground part of their vacations, holiday gatherings, and family traditions. Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2026 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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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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