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campsite

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

noun

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


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Etymology

Origin of campsite

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

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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

Changes include revamping the look of some major stages, while other spaces, such as a campsite for over-21s, are being introduced for the first time.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Solar telescopes will be set up at the island's campsite from 18:00.

From BBC Aug. 10, 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

They made a wide circle around their campsite.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

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

Camp Bestival's announcement means purpose-built barbecues and camping stoves can only be used in the designated cooking areas within the campsites.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

French authorities have ordered thousands of tourists on the southwestern Atlantic coast out of campsites and holiday homes, as firefighters backed by water-bombing planes raced to control the blazes.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

People have been evacuated from nursing homes, campsites, public buildings and private homes as the flames encroach on urban areas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

The core group of three hundred would spend four nights at campsites along the way.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman

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