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campground

[kamp-ground] / ˈkæmpˌgraʊnd /


NOUN
encampment
Synonyms


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They set their campsite up at Upper Pines, a campground in the valley, and headed out early on the Mist Trail, which takes hikers to Vernal and Nevada falls via its large stone steps.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The family arrived at a campground near Bicknell, Utah, for a day trip on Friday, the sheriff's office said in its statement.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Weekend 2, everyone’s about the music, good vibes, all the campground people are amazing.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 22, 2026

When asked if the campground should have been closed due to the severe weather, Tim Anderson, the police district commander, said that “it’s probably impossible to forecast something like this.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

As I settled down to scrape the rabbit skins of the day, my neighbor the skunk marched right into the campground and set to work on the smoked rabbit.

From "My Side of the Mountain" by Jean Craighead George

According to news reports, flames destroyed homes, restaurants, campgrounds, marinas, and other facilities around the reservoirs.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Mount Maunganui is a sacred Māori site and one of the most popular campgrounds in New Zealand.

From BBC Jan. 24, 2026

He also won the concessions contract for Yosemite National Park, which included operating hotels, campgrounds and ski lifts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 7, 2026

The forest and the surrounding area have far more to explore than hiking trails and campgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 29, 2025

Eventually there are only a few cars on the road, no signs for tourist facilities or campgrounds, just more farms and woods, the fields full of blue and purple flowers.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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