campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 

: the area or place (such as a field or grove) used for a camp, for camping, or for a camp meeting

Synonyms

• bivouac
• camp
• campsite
• encampment
• hutment

Examples of campground in a Sentence

at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

Recent Examples on the Web

Guests will find hiking, fishing, campgrounds and more on the park’s nearly 2,000 acres. —Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025

The park's drive-to campground, visitor center, community buildings, picnic shelters and trails are open. —Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025

Canadians are scrapping their U.S. travel plans Signs of a Canadian tourist backlash are cropping up from accommodations in Vermont to campgrounds in New Jersey. —Joe Hernandez, NPR, 6 Mar. 2025

In addition, Yosemite’s campground reservation system also has been affected, adding another hurdle for hopeful travelers. —Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 4 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for campground

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• eastbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground

Kids Definition

campground

noun

camp·​ground ˈkamp-ˌgrau̇nd 

: the area or place used for a camp or for camping