campsite

noun

camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt How to pronounce campsite (audio)
Synonyms of campsitenext
: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp

Examples of campsite in a Sentence

The campsite includes a picnic table and a grill for cooking. the campsite at least offers shower and bathroom facilities
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Manatee Springs has 80 shaded campsites across three loops, all within an easy walk of the main spring. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025 Best Amazon Firepit and Heater Deals Bring the campsite to your backyard with the cozy charm of these firepits and outdoor heaters. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025 According to Alaskan state trooper reports, Treadwell and Huguenard, a 37-year-old physicians assistant, were killed and partially eaten by a male grizzly at their campsite in 2003. Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for campsite

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campsite was in 1850

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“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campsite. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.

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campsite

noun
camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt How to pronounce campsite (audio)
: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp

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