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 Moffitt Beach Campground and Day Use Area on nearby Sacandaga Lake is open mid-May through mid-October, with many campsites right along the shore. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Authorities said about 240 homes have been destroyed, while nearly 4,000 holidaymakers have been evacuated from campsites, holiday villages and tourist resorts in Lacanau, about 35 miles west of Bordeaux. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 Local authorities in the Gironde department said 53 homes and a campsite have been ravaged by flames, adding that 42 firefighters were injured. Caroline Blumberg, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 The power station can support phones, cameras, lights, laptops, and other equipment around the campsite, extending the usefulness of the setup after the ride ends. New Atlas, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campsite
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campsite
Noun
  • 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
  • Uncomfortable in her own skin, Kris becomes spellbound by the Nora Desmond-like Billy who speaks with a Southern drawl that Dolly Parton would admire and lives in the remote Pacific Northwest campground set where the first film was shot.
    Randy Myers, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But the Colts are now two weeks into training camp, and the team has had no further updates.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That evening, back at camp beside a fire, Billy answers Kris’ question with the monologue that is the film’s spine.
    JP Mangalindan, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campsite. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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