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 group, however, allegedly never checked into their hotel or the campground they were supposed to have stayed at.
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The suspension of burn permits does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Old Barn Resort offers a campground and hostel, plus a golf course, a pool, and tubing between Lanesboro and Preston.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Then the national forests will close and the campgrounds and public restrooms in cities and along the highways.
—Kristin Dombek, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
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Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The suspension of burn permits does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Old Barn Resort offers a campground and hostel, plus a golf course, a pool, and tubing between Lanesboro and Preston.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Then the national forests will close and the campgrounds and public restrooms in cities and along the highways.
—Kristin Dombek, Harpers Magazine, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for campground
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campground
Noun
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And when a big rainstorm hits, there are issues with flooding because the campsite is set in a bowl shape that pools water.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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Some campsites even have pools and Jacuzzis.—
Nina Ruggiero,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Families of children and counselors who died last July expressed relief at news the camp had heeded pleas to remain closed while investigations continue.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The statement said representatives and attorneys for the camp would not be available for further comment.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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