campsite

noun

camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt How to pronounce campsite (audio)
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: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp

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The campsite includes a picnic table and a grill for cooking. the campsite at least offers shower and bathroom facilities
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Best Apparel Deals The right apparel can make long days on the trail, at the campsite, or exploring nearby towns far more comfortable, and REI’s Labor Day Sale includes it all. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026 About 80 people were evacuated from campsites around the historic Phantom Ranch area of the park. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026 The men spoke to their families Thursday and found their campsite Friday at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, the three families said in a joint statement released earlier Monday through Barricks. — Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 This time, the team decided to follow the multi-function trend and designed a mini pump that also works as a lantern for your campsite or tent. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for campsite

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of campsite was in 1850

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“Campsite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/campsite. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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campsite

noun
camp·​site ˈkamp-ˌsīt How to pronounce campsite (audio)
: a place suitable for or used as the site of a camp
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