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 The solo-car accident occurred before 2 a.m. Thursday along State Route 299, two miles east from the Big Flat campground, according to Keith Krick, a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol. Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025 The category includes small hotels and motels, guesthouses, cottages and cabins, and RV parks and campgrounds. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 May 2025 Visitors who have overnight reservations at hotels or campgrounds located inside the park do not need to make reservations to enter. Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 9 May 2025 The cashless policy applies to entrance stations, backcountry permit offices, and campgrounds. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for campground
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Noun
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 May 2025
  • But for a more remote stay, go for East Portal or the North Rim, where campsites are spread out among piñon and juniper trees.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
Noun
  • Of course, that would require the player to waive his no-movement clause, and TSN’s Darren Dreger reported this week that Marner’s camp views it as an unlikely option unless a perfect scenario presents itself.
    Chris Johnston, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • Accommodations range from double-occupancy Mountain King and Bunk Rooms to connecting suites designed for families and groups, each with modern features such as workspaces, mini fridges, and wool camp blankets.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campground. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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