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 trailhead of the same name, which begins at the campground, is the starting point for several hikes in the Sawtooths. Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026 For direct charging from the grid, Aboard installs a NACS inlet for both AC charging at the campground and Level 3 DC fast-charging at EV stations. New Atlas, 23 July 2026 Last week, Henrichsen, now staying in a trailer in a Northern California forest campground, again took out his zip ties. Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026 In the north’s Nabesna District, there’s the less-trodden Nabesna Road, a rugged 42-mile route that leads to trails, campgrounds, and a remote wilderness lodge. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • The sales tax funds free admission to state parks and historic sites, upgrades to trail systems and park amenities and upkeep on the structures, campsites and trails overseen by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
    Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Moffitt Beach Campground and Day Use Area on nearby Sacandaga Lake is open mid-May through mid-October, with many campsites right along the shore.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the Colts are now two weeks into training camp, and the team has had no further updates.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That evening, back at camp beside a fire, Billy answers Kris’ question with the monologue that is the film’s spine.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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