campsite

noun

camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt How to pronounce campsite (audio)
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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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 For years, campers have complained about the abundance of reserved yet unused campsites throughout California's state parks. Noe Padilla, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Our campsite proved to be an excellent choice. Marc Terziev, Outdoor Life, 25 June 2026 The sirens have been strategically located near campsites, along the south and north fork of the Guadalupe River. Brian New, CBS News, 24 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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campsite

noun
camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt How to pronounce campsite (audio)
: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp

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