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A family sets up their tent at a quiet campground.

Definition

Noun: 1. A designated area of land where people can set up tents, park recreational vehicles, or stay in cabins, typically for short-term outdoor recreation. It refers to a site, often with basic facilities, used for camping.

Usage

The word "campground" is used to specify the physical location or facility itself. It is a common term in travel, recreation, and outdoor contexts. * You stay at a campground. * You can find, reserve, or arrive at a campground. * It is often managed and may offer amenities like restrooms, fire pits, or picnic tables.

Examples
  • Noun:
    • We found a beautiful campground by the lake for the weekend.
    • The national park has several campgrounds that require advance reservations.
    • The campground was full, so we had to look for a different site.
Advanced Usage
  • "campground host": A person who lives at or manages a campground, assisting guests and maintaining the facilities.
    • The campground host helped us find a good spot for our tent.
  • The term implies a managed or designated area, distinguishing it from informal or dispersed "wild camping."
Variants and Related Words
  • Campsite (n): Often used synonymously with "campground," but can also refer specifically to an individual plot within a larger campground.
    • We reserved campsite number 12 at the campground.
  • Camp (n): A broader term that can mean the act of camping, the place where one camps, or a temporary shelter. "Campground" is a more specific type of "camp."
  • RV Park (n): A type of campground specifically designed for recreational vehicles, with hookups for water and electricity.
Synonyms
  • Campsite: A place used for camping.
  • Encampment: A place where a group (e.g., soldiers, travelers) sets up camp, sometimes temporary.
  • Bivouac: A temporary camp without tents or cover, often used in military or mountaineering contexts.
Related Phrases
  • "full-service campground": A campground that offers extensive amenities like electrical hookups, water, sewer connections, and sometimes Wi-Fi.
    • We stayed at a full-service campground for our month-long trip.
  • "primitive campground": A campground with very few or no amenities, often just a cleared area for a tent.
    • The primitive campground offered no running water, just peace and quiet.
campground

A family sets up their tent at a quiet campground.

Noun
  1. a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent

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