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
Campsites There are no campgrounds inside the park.
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Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Dogs are allowed in the day-use areas and campgrounds, and on North Beach.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The second swimming area, adjacent to the campgrounds, can be a lot deeper.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Some of the islands have campgrounds, others don’t.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Like Scamp, the company leverages its reputation for building rock-solid, long-lasting campers toward offering an even tougher breed of trailer, built for adventures that carry well beyond organized campgrounds.
—C.c. Weiss
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2026
In addition to the lodges, families can pitch a tent or park an RV at one of the park's various campgrounds.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The fires scorched trails, campgrounds and beloved ecosystems in and around Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapahoe and Roosevelt national forests.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Arcadia Lake sits just north of Oklahoma City and is dotted with picnic pavilions, campgrounds, a fishing pier and swimming beaches.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
Dogs are allowed in the day-use areas and campgrounds, and on North Beach.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
The second swimming area, adjacent to the campgrounds, can be a lot deeper.
—Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Some of the islands have campgrounds, others don’t.
—AFAR Media, 11 May 2026
Like Scamp, the company leverages its reputation for building rock-solid, long-lasting campers toward offering an even tougher breed of trailer, built for adventures that carry well beyond organized campgrounds.
—C.c. Weiss
may 10, New Atlas, 10 May 2026
In addition to the lodges, families can pitch a tent or park an RV at one of the park's various campgrounds.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 9 May 2026
The fires scorched trails, campgrounds and beloved ecosystems in and around Rocky Mountain National Park and the Arapahoe and Roosevelt national forests.
—Kyle Manley, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
Arcadia Lake sits just north of Oklahoma City and is dotted with picnic pavilions, campgrounds, a fishing pier and swimming beaches.
—Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
Noun
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However, several primitive campsites, boat ramps, and fishing piers sprinkled across the area give plenty of access to enjoy the lake at your leisure.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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In addition to its 144 campsites, per the park’s website, amenities include two swimming pools, picnic areas, playgrounds, pavilions, a boat launch, tennis and basketball courts, and an amphitheater.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Without due process, everyone of Japanese ancestry on the West Coast was forced to abandon (or sell, usually at a significant loss) their homes, farms and businesses before being put in camps like Manzanar.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Lewis had a successful solo career, her breakup with Sennett left some lasting scars, professionally and personally, and communication between the two camps seemed largely nonexistent.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
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“Campgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campgrounds. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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