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 Video from Ohiopyle shows the Youghiogheny River overflowing after heavy rain and storms, causing many of the trails and campgrounds to wash out and close. Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026 Fire officials have placed large swaths of Big Sur under mandatory evacuation orders, affecting residents, hotels, campgrounds and state parks. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 With a total of 500 campsites available at five campgrounds, visitors can book overnight stays to observe the night skies. Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Visitors staying in campgrounds and hotels were forced to flee the area. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 Hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, lakes, rivers, waterfalls, campgrounds, lodges, and Crystal Mountain resort invite drivers to stretch the day-trip drive into a multi-day getaway. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026 In addition to campgrounds near each of the four lodges, six additional camping areas are scattered around the park. Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
Noun
  • For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites.
    Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The large-scale equipment, boats, campsites were lit ablaze or rigged with dynamite and detonated by the officials.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Robinson has had one of the better training camps, consistently being a force as a pass rusher.
    Omar Kelly August 23, Miami Herald, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Many camps do not allow staff to use or carry phones while supervising campers.
    Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026

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“Campgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campgrounds. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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