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 Colorado’s largest active wildfire, which sparked last Monday near the Aspen Acres campground, has destroyed hundreds of homes and evacuated thousands of residents. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 July 2026 The type of camping (primitive versus RV-permitted), facilities, seasonal openings, and the number of sites available vary by campground. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Several campgrounds sit within landscapes that have been federally protected for more than a century. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • In May 2025, federal officers warned Gatz to clean up the trash and leave the campsite within two weeks, according to the statements, filed in federal court in Flagstaff.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • The defending champions made Kansas City their base camp for the tournament as the team began its quest to become back to back champions for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.
    PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
  • All of the indications are that this has been an unusually happy England camp so far.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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