Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

campsite

American  
[kamp-sahyt] / ˈkæmpˌsaɪt /
Or camp-site

noun

campsites plural
  1. a place used or suitable for camping.


Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

Etymology

Origin of campsite

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; camp 1 + site

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

The couple, from Dorset, had been staying at a campsite in the area.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

Those lucky enough to score a coveted slot or campsite don’t take the opportunity lightly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

One couple who dreamed of running a pop-up campsite and petting farm decided to sell up and move to England, where the limit was 60.

From BBC May 25, 2026

Pop-up campsite owners and accommodation providers have criticised upcoming rule changes in Wales, labelling them "unworkable" and "ridiculous".

From BBC May 25, 2026

I sat on a bench by the entrance to the campsite and read a book until it was dark.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

Their annual emergence in the Great Smoky Mountains has become so popular that campsites sell out months in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

For instance, traps near campsites were disguised with trash and fast food.

From Science Daily Mar. 19, 2026

Chilao Campground: Chilao has 84 campsites spread over two loops, Little Pines and Manzanita.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 29, 2025

The fee would be £1.30 per person per night for most types of accommodation and 75p a night for campsites and shared rooms, and is estimated to raise £3.5m a year.

From BBC Nov. 12, 2025

Each day a team of volunteers in Selma shuttled food and supplies to the campsites.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training