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 shooting broke out Sunday night during a party near a campground at Arcadia Lake, a popular swimming and boating spot in Edmond, just outside Oklahoma City, said Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward.
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Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Thursday, camp leaders announced an end to their pursuit of a new license for now, marking the first time in a century the campground will spend a summer unoccupied.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Instead of a traditional campground or hotel, travelers can call ahead to check availability.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Retired State Parks ranger Jim Serpa showed up to the recent workshop to see the plans, recalling when the campgrounds flooded in 2004, the first time in 50 years.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
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Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Thursday, camp leaders announced an end to their pursuit of a new license for now, marking the first time in a century the campground will spend a summer unoccupied.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
Instead of a traditional campground or hotel, travelers can call ahead to check availability.
—Abby Price, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Retired State Parks ranger Jim Serpa showed up to the recent workshop to see the plans, recalling when the campgrounds flooded in 2004, the first time in 50 years.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
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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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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Where to stay in Lassen Volcanic National Park Close to the Loomis Museum and visitor center, Manzanita Lake Campground offers campsites as well as rustic one-room, two-room, and bunkhouse cabins.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Lozano’s camp remains in limbo.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The free-agent market still has some notable names awaiting employment, and the offseason program could go a long way in determining if the Panthers need additional reinforcements on their 91-man roster before training camp in July.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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