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 About 80 people were evacuated from campsites around the historic Phantom Ranch area of the park. Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 State park modern and semi-modern campsites vary, and rates rose between $4 to $10, depending on the location and amenities, the DNR's website noted. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The park’s robust lodging ranges from basic campsites to posh private cabins, and its annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival is bucket list-worthy. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Isle Royale is a backpacker’s getaway first and foremost, with a sprinkling of campsites along its waterfront stretches and the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail traversing its spine. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 For people heading into the backcountry, the Forest Service recommends using bear-resistant food containers and storing food away from campsites. Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The large-scale equipment, boats, campsites were lit ablaze or rigged with dynamite and detonated by the officials. ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 With a total of 500 campsites available at five campgrounds, visitors can book overnight stays to observe the night skies. Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 To sidestep urban light pollution, skywatchers can head to Jordan Lake or Falls Lake, both of which offer campsites. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campsites
Noun
  • Near Fargo, on the remote west side of the swamp, the park offers campgrounds and some of the best stargazing in the state.
    Drew Kann, AJC.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Survivors described a wall of water that came down the creek, wiping out nearly every footbridge in the area and destroying campgrounds and vital infrastructure.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Kacmarek and Herman have had impressive camps, showcasing the toughness Jeff Hafley wants to be his team’s identity.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
  • By dawn, a margin of only a few hundred votes separated the two camps before the gap grew as more ballots were tallied in areas of the country where opposition was greater.
    Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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“Campsites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campsites. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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