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campgrounds

noun

plural of campground

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 At Hinterland, the hillside and campgrounds give that temporary escape a physical shape. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 In its first five years, the LRF tackled nearly 400 priority projects in public lands across all 50 states, maintaining the trails, bridges and campgrounds that keep parks open and accessible. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 Most people go to campgrounds to escape the plagues of modern technology, so try to keep the decibels to a minimum. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 In a post on its socials, Bonnaroo organizers explained that the extreme conditions are the root cause of needing to take a break in 2027 so that the campgrounds can recover. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Video from Ohiopyle shows the Youghiogheny River overflowing after heavy rain and storms, causing many of the trails and campgrounds to wash out and close. — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026 Fire officials have placed large swaths of Big Sur under mandatory evacuation orders, affecting residents, hotels, campgrounds and state parks. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 With a total of 500 campsites available at five campgrounds, visitors can book overnight stays to observe the night skies. — Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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The park’s robust lodging ranges from basic campsites to posh private cabins, and its annual Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival is bucket list-worthy.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Isle Royale is a backpacker’s getaway first and foremost, with a sprinkling of campsites along its waterfront stretches and the 40-mile Greenstone Ridge Trail traversing its spine.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of campsites

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Kacmarek and Herman have had impressive camps, showcasing the toughness Jeff Hafley wants to be his team’s identity.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
By dawn, a margin of only a few hundred votes separated the two camps before the gap grew as more ballots were tallied in areas of the country where opposition was greater.

— Kwiyeon Ha, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

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