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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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Noun Inflected Forms


Etymology

Origin of campsite

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


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I’m about to dismiss this guide as a wuss when a sudden burst of deafening growls just beyond the edge of our campsite lends credence to his words.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 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

Our campsite bordered the Fefine, a large river that flows even in the dry season.

From Science Daily ● 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

After he’d agreed to follow the old woman, she’d led him to a break in the trees where, to his surprise, he’d found a campsite bustling with people.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

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

Around 220,000 people have been evacuated in the region, with 45 campsites forced to shut, ruining the holiday plans of around 40,000 people.

From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 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

The fire broke out near the village of Glenmore on Wednesday last week, and led to residents and campsites being evacuated.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 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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