Definition of campgroundnext
as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

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Recent Examples of campground The partial eclipse here approaches 30%, and the park's lakeside campgrounds provide convenient overnight access for Perseid watching later that evening. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026 Float down the Barren Fork River with beginner-friendly kayak rentals, then relax at the 8-acre pet-friendly campground featuring tent sites, RV hookups, and rental campers. Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 As the rain began to pick up and mist rolled into the mountains, a few of us hopped in the working car to visit a cafe 4 miles down the road at a seaside campground. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026 This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds, Fishtail Camp Site, Keyhole Camp Site, Above Kanab Camp Site, Above Olo Camp Site and Olo Camp Site. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • The power station can support phones, cameras, lights, laptops, and other equipment around the campsite, extending the usefulness of the setup after the ride ends.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
  • Expand the search to rural guesthouses and campsites in western Iceland.
    Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • In his final remarks before leaving the protest camp at the Jantar Mantar observatory, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke hinted that his party was not going away.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
  • The linebacker battle The most unsettled position headed into fall camp is the second linebacker position.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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