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campground

[kamp-ground] / ˈkæmpˌgraʊnd /


NOUN
encampment
Synonyms


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They set their campsite up at Upper Pines, a campground in the valley, and headed out early on the Mist Trail, which takes hikers to Vernal and Nevada falls via its large stone steps.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The family arrived at a campground near Bicknell, Utah, for a day trip on Friday, the sheriff's office said in its statement.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Visitors with overnight campground or cabin reservations will not need additional passes for day use.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

When asked if the campground should have been closed due to the severe weather, Anderson, the police district commander, said that “it’s probably impossible to forecast something like this.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

This campground lay on the headlands that overlooked the water, near the small beach.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

According to news reports, flames destroyed homes, restaurants, campgrounds, marinas, and other facilities around the reservoirs.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

To save on other expenses, they often stayed at free campgrounds and cooked all their meals, aside from an occasional trip to a local diner.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

And in Death Valley, water was shut off at two campgrounds.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

Mount Maunganui is a sacred Māori site and one of the most popular campgrounds in New Zealand.

From BBC Jan. 24, 2026

We parked the truck near the campgrounds and hiked about a mile.

From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata




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