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 park has boating access, paddlesport rentals, and a swimming beach, as well as hiking trails, campgrounds, and mini cabins. Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026 The remains were found near Crystal Rapid, about 10 miles downstream from Phantom Ranch, one of the areas devastated by the August 29 deadly flash flood that washed out footbridges and campgrounds. Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 These campgrounds follow several others in Colorado that could not provide water to visitors during this summer’s drought. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2026 Wildlife managers in New Mexico and Utah report record numbers of hungry bears have lost their natural hesitancy to raid homes, cars and campgrounds. ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • Campsites Starved Rock’s 133 campsites book quickly, especially on weekends from May through October.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Do not adopt or bring wild animals into your home or campsite.
    The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • So Kelce reported to camp in terrific shape and looking svelte and nimble despite all the hoopla, especially around the wedding.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Miami is expected to sign at least one more player to an Exhibit 10 deal before the start of training camp.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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