campground

noun

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

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night
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While anyone can enjoy the hot waters of Sol Duc, the resort also has overnight lodging, with charming cabins, a spacious group-sized suite, and an RV campground. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 Many of the trails run near rivers, inland lakes and campgrounds. Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025 The cost to keep everything open (including campgrounds, bathrooms, visitor centers, and more) is estimated to be roughly $85,000 a day. AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025 The campground’s Cottontail Curl loop, which is composed of tents and pop-up camper vans, was listed as the exact location of the alleged incident. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for campground

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of campground was in 1805

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“Campground.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campground. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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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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