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campsite

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

noun

  1. a place used or suitable for camping.


Etymology

Origin of campsite

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

Example Sentences

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Campsite reservations at Texas state parks may be made five months in advance — meaning early November for the eclipse weekend — and normally start at around $20 a night.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Lastly, markers of historic events such as the Illinois Centennial monument, The Republic, Haymarket Riot monument, Indian Boundary Lines plaque, Marquette Campsite plaque and Chicago River plaque could also get another look.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 19, 2022

Campsite fees at Boston Harbor Islands are $8 for Massachusetts residents, $20 nonresidents; yurts $55 for residents, $140 nonresidents.

From Washington Post • Jul. 22, 2022

Two flood warnings are in place for the Cumbrian coastline and Keswick Campsite, while 42 flood alerts have been issued across northern England.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2022

In January 2015, a person was on a walk at the Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite in Doncaster, UK, when he came upon legs and a torso sticking out of a rabbit hole.

From Salon • Jul. 17, 2021