campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 

: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

Synonyms

• bivouac
• camp
• campsite
• encampment
• hutment

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

Recent Examples on the Web

Sites 421, 446 and 449 in the West Lakeshore campground were occupied 160 nights each, a rate of 99.38%, tying them at the top of the list. —Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024

Christmas tree cutting is prohibited at trailheads and in campgrounds. —Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024

There were a dozen or so other people dining there, most likely staying at the campground or there for a day of hiking or swimming. —Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024

Tiger Adventure Vehicles View 17 Images As ferocious and unstoppable as its namesake, the all-new Panthera overland motorhome is designed to push the boundaries of RVing well beyond glamping resorts and National Park campgrounds. —New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 

: the area or place used for a camp or for camping