Thesaurus results for CAMPGROUNDS

campgrounds

noun

plural of campground

as in campsites

a place where a group of people live for a short time in tents or cabins at last the weary vacationers pulled into a campground for the night

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Recent Examples of campgrounds Video from Ohiopyle shows the Youghiogheny River overflowing after heavy rain and storms, causing many of the trails and campgrounds to wash out and close. — Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until these storms pass. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2026 Fire officials have placed large swaths of Big Sur under mandatory evacuation orders, affecting residents, hotels, campgrounds and state parks. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026 With a total of 500 campsites available at five campgrounds, visitors can book overnight stays to observe the night skies. — Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Visitors staying in campgrounds and hotels were forced to flee the area. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 In addition to campgrounds near each of the four lodges, six additional camping areas are scattered around the park. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 Highway 34 east of Sturgis drops to 35 mph, and portions of Highway 79 near major campgrounds and Full Throttle drop to 45. — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Davis family splits their time across campgrounds, RV parks and RV resorts — luxury campgrounds with heated pools, live entertainment, bars and play areas for kids. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026

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Several campsites at the Blue Canoe RV Resort in Dunbar Township flooded.

— Jennifer Borrasso, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
With a total of 500 campsites available at five campgrounds, visitors can book overnight stays to observe the night skies.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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His organization offers free clinics, camps, and showcases, allowing boys and girls to develop skills and gain exposure to college and professional recruiters without financial barriers.

— Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
National Socialism had murdered the Jews and laid waste to German civilization; Stalinism had regimented Soviet life through purges and camps.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

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