as in campsite
a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins
at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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Recent Examples of campground
For those looking to stay overnight, there are a few campgrounds in the park.
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
During the early camping season, prior to Memorial Day weekend, running water is not available at campgrounds.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Modern travelers will find an education center, interpretive trails and campground, per NPS.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Winds had gusted as high as 35-40 mph in Indio during the day Friday, and there were reports of tents being toppled in the campground area at Coachella.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
During the early camping season, prior to Memorial Day weekend, running water is not available at campgrounds.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Modern travelers will find an education center, interpretive trails and campground, per NPS.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Winds had gusted as high as 35-40 mph in Indio during the day Friday, and there were reports of tents being toppled in the campground area at Coachella.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campground
Noun
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The state agency added that there is still snow at several campsites in the area.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Families of children and counselors who died last July expressed relief at news the camp had heeded pleas to remain closed while investigations continue.—
Molly Hennessy-Fiske,
Washington Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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The statement said representatives and attorneys for the camp would not be available for further comment.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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