campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 

: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

Synonyms of campground

• campsite
• camp

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

Recent Examples on the Web

Some cases over the last month include a bear that entered an arcade in Fraser Valley, a bear that went romping through an Aspen restaurant, and attacks at a Rio Grande National Forest Park campground and inside a condo in Durango. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

The campground stays open year-round, but the east loop and youth group area close from the weekend before Thanksgiving through April 1. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026

The park has boating access, paddlesport rentals, and a swimming beach, as well as hiking trails, campgrounds, and mini cabins. — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

The remains were found near Crystal Rapid, about 10 miles downstream from Phantom Ranch, one of the areas devastated by the August 29 deadly flash flood that washed out footbridges and campgrounds. — Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for campground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground

Kids Definition

campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 

: the area or place used for a camp or for camping