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
The state agency added that there is still snow at several campsites in the area.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Smart was held captive by the pair for nine months, moving between campsites in the Utah foothills and later to California while being raped daily by Mitchell.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Highlighting how far the state has fallen short of its goals, in 2009, the state parks department published a report recommending that 11 new state parks be created in the Central Valley by 2030, totaling 22,485 acres of new land with 1,856 new campsites, 1,048 picnic sites and 10 visitor centers.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Even better, Pennsylvania state parks have no entrance fees and all facilities are available, free for use (except campsites), throughout your visit.
—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
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Smart was held captive by the pair for nine months, moving between campsites in the Utah foothills and later to California while being raped daily by Mitchell.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Highlighting how far the state has fallen short of its goals, in 2009, the state parks department published a report recommending that 11 new state parks be created in the Central Valley by 2030, totaling 22,485 acres of new land with 1,856 new campsites, 1,048 picnic sites and 10 visitor centers.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
Even better, Pennsylvania state parks have no entrance fees and all facilities are available, free for use (except campsites), throughout your visit.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campsites
Noun
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And in Death Valley, water was shut off at two campgrounds.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The suspension of burn permits does not apply to campfires within organized campgrounds or on private property.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Russian departure from much of northern Mali will enable jihadist groups to set up training camps in the vast spaces vacated, paving the way for further expansion, a scenario especially feared by Algeria.—
Ulf Laessing,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Carter County Museum hosts dinosaur camps for kids, while the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum offers five-day adult dig expeditions and a junior paleontologist program, a one-day dig experience for children ages 5-11.—
Alex Temblador,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Campsites.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campsites. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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