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
Homes, marinas and campgrounds have all cropped up along their shores.
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CBS News, 12 June 2026
For example, pets are only allowed within 100 feet of roads, parking areas, and campgrounds, and must be restrained.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
An 11-mile, one-way loop road runs the entire perimeter of the valley with plenty of turn-offs that lead to hiking trails, historic homesites, picnic areas, viewpoints, and campgrounds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Some campgrounds have wooden shelters—basically tiny cabins with a screen door and no furniture.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
But they are frequently forced to go back to crowded campgrounds for a power hookup when their battery runs out, ending their true freedom.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Here are five local campgrounds for a fun nature escape.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The affected campgrounds are at Raystown Lake, Tioga-Hammond Lake and Cowanesque Lakes in Tioga.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Guests will find hiking, fishing, campgrounds and more on the park’s nearly 2,000 acres.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
CBS News, 12 June 2026
For example, pets are only allowed within 100 feet of roads, parking areas, and campgrounds, and must be restrained.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 June 2026
An 11-mile, one-way loop road runs the entire perimeter of the valley with plenty of turn-offs that lead to hiking trails, historic homesites, picnic areas, viewpoints, and campgrounds.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Some campgrounds have wooden shelters—basically tiny cabins with a screen door and no furniture.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026
But they are frequently forced to go back to crowded campgrounds for a power hookup when their battery runs out, ending their true freedom.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Here are five local campgrounds for a fun nature escape.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
The affected campgrounds are at Raystown Lake, Tioga-Hammond Lake and Cowanesque Lakes in Tioga.
—Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Guests will find hiking, fishing, campgrounds and more on the park’s nearly 2,000 acres.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
Noun
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Lily Bay State Park is also worth a visit, known for its swimmable beach, campsites, playground, and picnic areas.—
Erinne Magee,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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Standard campsites are $16 per night; electrical sites are $30.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Noun
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While the Dallas Cowboys wrapped up their final organized team activity workout Thursday in Frisco, wide receiver George Pickens was in South Texas hosting a pair of youth camps in McAllen and Corpus Christi.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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For the players who hail from across the country to any number of such camps dotted across the land, the aim is to be spotted and noted, to land on the radar in this relentlessly competitive game of recruiting.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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“Campgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campgrounds. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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