campsite
Americannoun
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campsites
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Origin of campsite
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Our campsite bordered the Fefine, a large river that flows even in the dry season.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 28, 2026
BBC Newsbeat understands there's been high demand for the new campsite and a dedicated "quiet zone", introduced in previous years but rebranded in 2026 as "The Oasis".
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
A man who was reported missing in Fawnskin on Monday morning was found deceased by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department near his campsite after an extensive search.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
"We were at the beach and they told us to go back to the campsite to grab our things," said the 50-year-old from Belgium.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
That same day, Roosevelt and Cherrie, who was sick with indigestion, started the climb up and over the mountain, making their way to the new campsite at the foot of the rapids.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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The emergency order applies to all unpermitted campsites in areas classified as “Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones” — which is the entire city of Malibu.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Nearly 100,000 people have been affected by evacuation or stay-at-home orders because of the fires, which have burned through campsites and forced road closures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
Further south, another wildfire near Biscarrosse in the Landes region forced more than 23,000 people to evacuate homes, campsites, a nursing home and a summer camp.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Around 20,000 people within the Gironde region had been evacuated on Thursday many of whom were visitors to campsites on the peninsula.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Over time, more and more wheat grew along favourite human trails and near campsites.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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