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
California campgrounds are known for their beautiful landscapes, accessible amenities and ability to make any patron into a nature enthusiast.
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Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The district’s campgrounds operate on a cashless system, accepting Visa, Mastercard and Discover for online reservations, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The latter has a new marine park, Patagonia Azul, that’s opened over the past two years with campgrounds and two lodges along Argentina’s South Atlantic coast.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Encompassing almost 867,000 acres, the national forest is home to miles of freshwater streams and rivers, waterfalls, numerous campgrounds, and plenty of space to hike and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The parcels, located near the Saddle Mountain area of the park just off Highway 236 on its eastern edge, will be used as part of the rebuilding effort after the 2020 CZU Lightning Fire, which burned 97% of Big Basin, including ranger housing, the visitor center and campgrounds.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The park has three campgrounds with sites for RV and tent camping, as well as cabins for rent.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The awards evaluate campgrounds across key categories, including RV sites, glamping, family-friendly stays, and unique outdoor accommodations.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, visitors from the campgrounds and Curry Village’s tent cabins were evacuated ahead of the storm earlier this week, according to SFGate.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
The district’s campgrounds operate on a cashless system, accepting Visa, Mastercard and Discover for online reservations, the release said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The latter has a new marine park, Patagonia Azul, that’s opened over the past two years with campgrounds and two lodges along Argentina’s South Atlantic coast.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Encompassing almost 867,000 acres, the national forest is home to miles of freshwater streams and rivers, waterfalls, numerous campgrounds, and plenty of space to hike and breathe in the fresh mountain air.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The parcels, located near the Saddle Mountain area of the park just off Highway 236 on its eastern edge, will be used as part of the rebuilding effort after the 2020 CZU Lightning Fire, which burned 97% of Big Basin, including ranger housing, the visitor center and campgrounds.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
The park has three campgrounds with sites for RV and tent camping, as well as cabins for rent.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 15 Mar. 2026
The awards evaluate campgrounds across key categories, including RV sites, glamping, family-friendly stays, and unique outdoor accommodations.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, visitors from the campgrounds and Curry Village’s tent cabins were evacuated ahead of the storm earlier this week, according to SFGate.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campgrounds
Noun
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The state park includes a table, BBQ grill and a fire ring for the 37 campsites.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are also five equestrian campsites.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Across the Northeast, a host of summer camps deliver a mix of old-school camp experiences — complete with arts and crafts, s’mores and lakeside fun — but with decidedly adult upgrades such as cocktails and chic bunkhouses.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Chinese immigrants who arrived during the California gold rush and built the Central Pacific railroad were attacked and expelled from towns and mining camps across the American West.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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