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. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 Multiple campsites remained open in Los Padres National Forest, even over the weekend. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The Missouri River and Lewis and Clark campsites and Indian tepee rings still intact! Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Dark victory With travelers increasingly prioritizing distinctive outdoors travel and opportunities to leave everyday living behind, interest in dark-sky campsites will probably continue to grow, Baena says. Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 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 3 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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