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campground

American  
[kamp-graund] / ˈkæmpˌgraʊnd /

noun

  • campgrounds
    plural
  1. a place for a camp or for a camp meeting.


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Etymology

Origin of campground

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805; camp 1 + ground 1

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On the coast toward St. Maxime, Camping des Mûres is a four-star campground on the beach, where cozy, wood-paneled mobile homes start at around $70 a night.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 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

It’s believed the island’s Torrey pines are largely intact and much of the campground survived.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

There are plans to build more hotels and a campground.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026

Towns mean a real bed in a motel, too, unless there’s a campground nearby to park the RV.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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

From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026

The extinct volcano is a sacred Māori site and one of the most popular campgrounds in New Zealand, with a local holiday website describing it as a "slice of paradise".

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 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

Some trails and campgrounds might be temporarily inaccessible.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025

“I’m sorry the visit is short. That drive out to the campgrounds wore us out.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

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