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
Parts of the North Rim opened back up last fall, including a few eastern viewpoints and campgrounds.
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Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Consider looking outside the park at private campgrounds nearby like Stillwell Store, just eight miles from the northern entrance of Big Bend.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Come for just an evening show, or stay longer on the campgrounds for a chance to catch an impromptu fireside jam session.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
This may be one of the peaceful campgrounds in the state.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Campsite reservations are starting to open for the summer at Michigan state park campgrounds, state officials said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
About 28 people showed up at the Northern Outdoors campgrounds in Forks, Maine.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
One of the park’s four campgrounds and a visitor center are also located in the basin.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Jan. 2026
Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Consider looking outside the park at private campgrounds nearby like Stillwell Store, just eight miles from the northern entrance of Big Bend.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026
Come for just an evening show, or stay longer on the campgrounds for a chance to catch an impromptu fireside jam session.
—Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
This may be one of the peaceful campgrounds in the state.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 19 Jan. 2026
The boy squire shines bright in the otherwise drab surrounds of the tourney campgrounds.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Campsite reservations are starting to open for the summer at Michigan state park campgrounds, state officials said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
About 28 people showed up at the Northern Outdoors campgrounds in Forks, Maine.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
One of the park’s four campgrounds and a visitor center are also located in the basin.
—Liz Teitz, San Antonio Express-News, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
Noun
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Ofland originally featured only tiny cabins, vintage Airstreams, and campsites with communal luxury bathhouses.—
Jenny Willden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Camping Regulations All campsites share the same basic regulations.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Considerations for base camps include proximity/easy travel to and from game sites, distance from the airport, privacy, security, quality of training fields and fitness equipment, accommodations for fans and media, and recreational opportunities.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Holly Blastic said the start date is too early for families, who might have to forgo August vacations and family time, and ending May 22 isn’t realistic for families who rely on child care because many park district programs and summer camps don’t begin until June.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Campgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campgrounds. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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