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

For example, pets are only allowed within 100 feet of roads, parking areas, and campgrounds, and must be restrained. —Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026

Except for those in Balken’s group, the campground above the marina was empty on a lovely spring Sunday evening. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 7 June 2026

Some campgrounds have wooden shelters—basically tiny cabins with a screen door and no furniture. —Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026

The Sacramento region features several campgrounds with beautiful scenery, cool lakes and a chance to get closer to nature. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 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