campsite

noun

camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt How to pronounce campsite (audio)
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Accessible only by boat, the island features quiet trails, pebble beaches, and one campsite on the north end. Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025 General Burnside Island State Park gives you a well-rounded introduction to the area with a boat launch, a public golf course, and campsites for overnight stays. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025 When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2025 Recreational areas, like mobile home parks and campsites, also may have fewer restrictions and less risk awareness than in places where people live year-round. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 1 Aug. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campsite. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

campsite

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

More from Merriam-Webster on campsite

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!