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 While some roads, lodges, and campgrounds will be closed in winter, other areas like Hurricane Ridge are open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 North Pines Campground at Yosemite National Park North Pines Campground is one of three campgrounds in Yosemite Valley that accept reservations. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 For those looking for simple car camping (beginner) Each of these campgrounds are in Angeles National Forest, offer piped water and vault toilets, and have sites with picnic tables, parking spots and campfire rings. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 June 2026 The portable toilet was located on the festival’s campgrounds. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 That’s one of the focal points of Centeroo, the hub for main stages, food and vendors; Outeroo is the area where campgrounds and secondary stages can be found. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
Noun
  • Multiple campsites remained open in Los Padres National Forest, even over the weekend.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • The Missouri River and Lewis and Clark campsites and Indian tepee rings still intact!
    Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • What unites them is the belief that camps can help mold character and instill the values children will carry into adulthood.
    Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026
  • Kansas City’s World Cup hosting duties have ended, but the city is guaranteed to have a presence in the championship game with Argentina and England holding base camps in KC.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

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