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
Officials have described Decker as a combat veteran who, at the time of his disappearance, had been homeless and living in his vehicle or at campgrounds in the area.
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Nicole Acosta, People.com, 28 July 2025
The rushing waters claimed riverside homes, vehicles, vacation cabins and youth summer campgrounds full of children and counselors.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
Authorities have said the owners of a nearby campground were cooperative during the investigation.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Tennessee boasts 59 state parks, 36 campgrounds, 373 cabins, six lodges, and over 80 waterfalls.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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Nicole Acosta, People.com, 28 July 2025
The rushing waters claimed riverside homes, vehicles, vacation cabins and youth summer campgrounds full of children and counselors.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 July 2025
Authorities have said the owners of a nearby campground were cooperative during the investigation.
—Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 17 July 2025
Tennessee boasts 59 state parks, 36 campgrounds, 373 cabins, six lodges, and over 80 waterfalls.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campground
Noun
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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,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, several primitive campsites, boat ramps, and fishing piers sprinkled across the area give plenty of access to enjoy the lake at your leisure.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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McGlinchey said the run game has been a focal point all of camp.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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But that’s what’s noteworthy —remarkable, even — about the kind of training camp he’s had.—
Sam McDowell
August 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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