as in campsites
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 campgrounds
Where to Stay The park has two campgrounds, Cedar Pass and Sage Creek, but visitors can also opt for backcountry camping.
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Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
For those looking for simple car camping (beginner) Each of these campgrounds are in Angeles National Forest, offer piped water and vault toilets, and have sites with picnic tables, parking spots and campfire rings.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
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Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
The portable toilet was located on the festival’s campgrounds.
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Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
In Utah, federal land managers have closed public lands near the Cottonwood Fire as a precaution, and in New Mexico, forest officials closed campgrounds and trails near a wildfire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
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CBS News,
27 June 2026
That’s one of the focal points of Centeroo, the hub for main stages, food and vendors; Outeroo is the area where campgrounds and secondary stages can be found.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Here are eight amazing national park campgrounds.
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Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Victim families filed suit in November, accusing the operators of failing to take appropriate action as rising floodwaters approached the campgrounds.
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Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Scott Bay,
Travel + Leisure,
2 July 2026
For those looking for simple car camping (beginner) Each of these campgrounds are in Angeles National Forest, offer piped water and vault toilets, and have sites with picnic tables, parking spots and campfire rings.
—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Over 82 nights in April, May, September and October, researchers interviewed visitors after dusk at campgrounds, scenic overlooks and parking areas.
—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
29 June 2026
The portable toilet was located on the festival’s campgrounds.
—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
In Utah, federal land managers have closed public lands near the Cottonwood Fire as a precaution, and in New Mexico, forest officials closed campgrounds and trails near a wildfire burning in the Jemez Mountains.
—
CBS News,
27 June 2026
That’s one of the focal points of Centeroo, the hub for main stages, food and vendors; Outeroo is the area where campgrounds and secondary stages can be found.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
Here are eight amazing national park campgrounds.
—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Victim families filed suit in November, accusing the operators of failing to take appropriate action as rising floodwaters approached the campgrounds.
—
Daniel Arkin,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
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Multiple campsites remained open in Los Padres National Forest, even over the weekend.
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The Missouri River and Lewis and Clark campsites and Indian tepee rings still intact!
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By replacing passive screen time with active participation, camps give children the opportunity to create, explore and connect.
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There are many different ways to take active vacations including niches such as white water rafting, surfing schools, yoga retreats, and triathlon training camps.
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“Campgrounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campgrounds. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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