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
Even better, Pennsylvania state parks have no entrance fees and all facilities are available, free for use (except campsites), throughout your visit.
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Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
In this long valley, scientists have found signs of Native campsites up to 10,000 years old — a hint of how much wetter this area once was.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Visit for the day or extend your adventure at one of over 160 campsites.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, Karsten offers a full lineup of inflatable tents that can be developed into broader campsites via modular construction.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
The park also boasts a boat launch, campsites, a sandy beach, and a fishing pier to ensure a leisurely day of fun in the sun.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The state park includes a table, BBQ grill and a fire ring for the 37 campsites.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Anacapa Island, for instance, has no services aside from some primitive campsites, a lighthouse and limited hiking options, but is also a major seabird rookery from April to August, which translates to lots of bird poop, noise, bird carcasses and territorial bird behavior.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Primitive/non-electric campsites are $18 per day for Kane County residents and $24 for nonresidents.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Anthony Fredericks, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
In this long valley, scientists have found signs of Native campsites up to 10,000 years old — a hint of how much wetter this area once was.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Visit for the day or extend your adventure at one of over 160 campsites.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Today, Karsten offers a full lineup of inflatable tents that can be developed into broader campsites via modular construction.
—New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026
The park also boasts a boat launch, campsites, a sandy beach, and a fishing pier to ensure a leisurely day of fun in the sun.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026
The state park includes a table, BBQ grill and a fire ring for the 37 campsites.
—Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Anacapa Island, for instance, has no services aside from some primitive campsites, a lighthouse and limited hiking options, but is also a major seabird rookery from April to August, which translates to lots of bird poop, noise, bird carcasses and territorial bird behavior.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
Primitive/non-electric campsites are $18 per day for Kane County residents and $24 for nonresidents.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campsites
Noun
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Two of the campgrounds are open year-round, and the facilities have restrooms (with modern rain shower heads), firewood, a dump station, and a comfort station.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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During the early camping season, prior to Memorial Day weekend, running water is not available at campgrounds.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Two decades ago, Alckmin and Lula were on opposite camps in almost every issue, including the negotiations for a deal between the EU and the bloc that includes Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The pair are the only luxury camps in the 1,122-square kilometer park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Campsites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campsites. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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