campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
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: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

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at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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Named for the rocky peak above it, the campground is surrounded by tall sandstone cliffs that appear red and orange during sunrise and sunset. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Within the town of Timberlake lies a small campground named Sullivan’s Crossing. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 While some roads, lodges, and campgrounds will be closed in winter, other areas like Hurricane Ridge are open for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 Persons recreating outdoors, or in campgrounds, should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for campground

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First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of campground was in 1805

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campground

noun
camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd How to pronounce campground (audio)
: the area or place used for a camp or for camping

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