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campsite

noun

ˈkamp-ˌsīt

Definition of campsite

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 When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026 For years, campers have complained about the abundance of reserved yet unused campsites throughout California's state parks. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Dark sky campsites are surging in popularity as travelers seek to unplug, escape light pollution, and connect with nature. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 The Missouri River and Lewis and Clark campsites and Indian tepee rings still intact! — Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for campsite

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Weisberg points to cases like that of Gabby Petito, where ordinary citizens reviewing their own dashcam footage provided the breakthrough investigators needed to find her remains in a remote Wyoming campground.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 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

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Photos of wallets, textiles, sports equipment, photos, jewelry, signs, flags, quilts, stuffies, toys and camp trunks filled the page as strangers banded together in the comments sections, tagging potential rightful owners or friends with any leads.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Minnesota will descend on Las Vegas this week for NBA Summer League, with top draft picks and others simply fighting for a spot in an NBA training camp dueling it out over the course of a week-plus in Nevada.

— Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026

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