campsite

noun

camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt 

: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp

Synonyms of campsite

• campground
• 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Veterans were set up at five campsites in the park’s Upper Pines campground; one serving as their own chow hall. — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 11 Nov. 2026

Once night falls in the Utah desert, though, the temperatures cool off, most tourists head back to their campsites and motor lodges, and the stars shine through that clear desert sky. — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026

Islands, a travel publication, looked at the large number of RV campsites in the state and ranked the 10 most popular based on reputation, recommendations, expert opinion, facilities and user feedback. — Neha Seenarine, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

For more experienced hikers seeking extremes, the Backcountry Trail is a rugged seven-mile trek with steep grades passing primitive campsites, perfect for spending the night underneath the stars. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for campsite

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

campsite

noun

camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt 

: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp