Definition of campsitenext
as in campground
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins the campsite at least offers shower and bathroom facilities

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Recent Examples of campsite What a Homestay Offers That a Hotel Can’t A homestay — staying as a guest in a local’s home rather than a hotel, hostel or campsite — sits at the intersection of two trends reshaping travel. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026 When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026 Research consistently points to barriers that extend beyond trails and campsites. Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Forget your flashlight at home—the Black Diamond Spot 350 Headlamp is a far superior lighting solution, offering a practical and hands-free way to navigate dark campsites or locate your valuables in an overcrowded duffel bag. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for campsite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campsite
Noun
  • Campsites and Camping Cabins The park has two campgrounds, King and Queen, plus 10 camping cabins.
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 4 June 2026
  • Skydream uses its Hyper-Dimensional Energy Management System to reduce dependence on campground hookups.
    Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • The names of the camp manager, warden, and assistant warden have never been made publicly available.
    Eric Schlosser, The Atlantic, 4 June 2026
  • Although his client safely returned to base camp, Dawa Sherpa never arrived, triggering growing concern as climbing teams left the mountain and seasonal route infrastructure was dismantled.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 4 June 2026

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“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campsite. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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