campgrounds

plural of campground
as in campsites
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 campgrounds Highway 34 east of Sturgis drops to 35 mph, and portions of Highway 79 near major campgrounds and Full Throttle drop to 45. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Davis family splits their time across campgrounds, RV parks and RV resorts — luxury campgrounds with heated pools, live entertainment, bars and play areas for kids. Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 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 Celestial enthusiasts can opt for an evening drive into the surrounding wilderness or make an entire night of it in one of the forest’s numerous campgrounds. Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026 The partial eclipse here approaches 30%, and the park's lakeside campgrounds provide convenient overnight access for Perseid watching later that evening. Jamie Carter, Space.com, 19 July 2026 More than 80 people were evacuated from riverside campgrounds before floodwaters reached dangerous levels, the governor said. Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026 Abbott said early on, over 80 people were cleared from campgrounds. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 17 July 2026 This includes the following recreation areas and campgrounds, Fishtail Camp Site, Keyhole Camp Site, Above Kanab Camp Site, Above Olo Camp Site and Olo Camp Site. Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
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
  • His organization offers free clinics, camps, and showcases, allowing boys and girls to develop skills and gain exposure to college and professional recruiters without financial barriers.
    Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • National Socialism had murdered the Jews and laid waste to German civilization; Stalinism had regimented Soviet life through purges and camps.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Campgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campgrounds. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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