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 The shortest of the trails here; the Transcarioca could be completed in 12 days or so; walkers can stay in a handful of hostels or campgrounds along the way, or in hotels and guesthouses in nearby neighborhoods. Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 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 Speaking with the press on Thursday, Abbott said the lessons learned from last year’s flooding have helped to prevent more catastrophe this time, as at least 80 were evacuated from campgrounds, though this summer’s storms have behaved differently. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 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 Guadalupe River State Park entices visitors with its cool waters for tubing, paddling, and swimming and family-friendly campgrounds. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
Noun
  • Expand the search to rural guesthouses and campsites in western Iceland.
    Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
  • Stick around for kayaking and fishing on Mill Creek Lake; miniature golf; and an overnight stay at campsites, in lodge rooms, or in private cottages.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • But with France about to enter its peak August tourist season, Gironde authorities took more steps to keep vacationers away, banning holiday camps for children and for people with disabilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
  • While the market for travel sleep gear has exploded in recent years thanks to a proliferation of travel pillows, sleep masks, and packable blankets meant to help both camps get more rest, in-flight sleep can still feel elusive.
    Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

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“Campgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campgrounds. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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