as in campground
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 campsite The last time a bear was euthanized in the park was in September 2017, when the park removed a grizzly bear that was damaging tents and accessing human food in backcountry campsites at Heart Lake, according to Yellowstone. Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025 If your campsite basics need a refresh, now is the best time to shop while the Mountainsmith Cottonwood 6-person Tent is 37 percent off and the cozy Marmot Trestle Elite Eco 20 Sleeping Bag is up to $46 off. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025 The park provides bear-proof food storage lockers in campgrounds, food storage devices in backcountry campsites, and bear-proof garbage cans and dumpsters throughout the park, officials said. Brooke Baitinger, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025 Spend summer at lake Army Corps of Engineers seeks volunteer park attendants and campsite cleaners for the summer recreation season at Beaver Lake. Flip Putthoff, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for campsite
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Noun
  • The campground is near the site for night sky viewing and the telescope site, as well as the amphitheater.
    Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 21 May 2025
  • And some state park officials expect even more visitors this year, due to the uncertainty surrounding national parks and forests, some of which have closed campgrounds and halted services amid staffing cuts by the Trump administration.
    Maura Fox, Mercury News, 16 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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“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campsite. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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