campsites

plural of campsite
as in campgrounds
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 campsites Expand the search to rural guesthouses and campsites in western Iceland. Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026 Stick around for kayaking and fishing on Mill Creek Lake; miniature golf; and an overnight stay at campsites, in lodge rooms, or in private cottages. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 July 2026 There are 93 parks and historic sites in the state, about 3,500 campsites, 194 cabins and over 1,000 miles of trails. Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Meanwhile, rescues and evacuations were underway in northern Minnesota, where over a dozen fires caused by lightning strikes were burning and encroaching on remote campsites. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 July 2026 This Gilroy camping destination, with 54 tent campsites, was surprisingly underpopulated on an overnight visit a few years back, given its amenities. Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Two campsites along the way let hikers turn the trek into a day trip or an overnight stay, and most experienced trekkers recommend the overnight for the atmosphere and the chance to meet fellow hikers around camp. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Consumers who are open to different accommodation types may find more flexibility by considering houses, apartments, RVs, campsites or other options. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Multiple campsites remained open in Los Padres National Forest, even over the weekend. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campsites
Noun
  • The shortest of the trails here; the Transcarioca could be completed in 12 days or so; walkers can stay in a handful of hostels or campgrounds along the way, or in hotels and guesthouses in nearby neighborhoods.
    Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • Celestial enthusiasts can opt for an evening drive into the surrounding wilderness or make an entire night of it in one of the forest’s numerous campgrounds.
    Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • And when her enemies slept, her forces crept into their camps and slit their throats.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • That changed after the tragedy as lawmakers and others scrutinized a lack of preparedness by government agencies and riverside camps.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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