campgrounds
Outdoor sleeping areas
Campgrounds are outdoor areas designated for camping, typically offering tent sites or spaces for recreational vehicles.
They range from primitive sites with minimal facilities to developed grounds with amenities like restrooms, showers, and electrical hookups: We reserved a spot at the campgrounds near the lake.
The singular campground refers to one such area.
Portable fabric shelter
- stakesPosts or wagers
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- air mattressPortable inflatable sleeping surface
- coolerInsulated storage container
lantern · headlamp · tarp · firewood · matches · ice chest · canopy · hammock
Recreational trail walking
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
- s'moresCampfire dessert sandwich
swimming · kayaking · birdwatching · stargazing · picnicking · marshmallows · outdoor games · volleyball
Storyline or land parcel
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- hookupCasual sexual encounter
- padCushioned writing surface
- amenitiesDesirable features of place
pull-through · fire ring · picnic table · water spigot · electric hookup · dump station · leveling · tent pad
Undomesticated natural organisms
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- meadowGrassy field for grazing
- streamSteady continuous flow
- woodlandForested land area
trees · lake · river · mountains · wilderness · birdsong · wildflowers · pine
Flight from captivity
- solitudeState of being alone
- sanctuaryProtected sacred space
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
- respiteShort pause from hardship
tranquility · refuge · disconnection · unplugging · relaxation · peace · quietude · seclusion
Gathering after separation
- jamboreeLarge festive gathering
- scout troopYouth outdoor organization unit
- rallyGathering for a cause
- meetupInformal planned gathering
Public toilet facilities
- showersLight, passing rainfalls
- laundryItems needing cleaning
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
- boat launchRamp into water
amphitheater · ranger station · visitor center · firewood sales · ice machine · recycling · trash bins · potable water
tent
Portable fabric shelter
- stakesPosts or wagers
- sleeping bagInsulated portable bedding
- air mattressPortable inflatable sleeping surface
cooler · lantern · headlamp · tarp · firewood · matches · ice chest · canopy · hammock · dutch oven
hiking
Recreational trail walking
- fishingCatching aquatic creatures
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- campfireOutdoor fire for gathering
s'mores · swimming · kayaking · birdwatching · stargazing · picnicking · marshmallows · outdoor games · volleyball · frisbee
plot
Storyline or land parcel
- reservationAdvance arrangement to hold
- hookupCasual sexual encounter
- padCushioned writing surface
amenities · pull-through · fire ring · picnic table · water spigot · electric hookup · dump station · leveling · tent pad · check-in
wildlife
Undomesticated natural organisms
woodland · trees · lake · river · mountains · wilderness · birdsong · wildflowers · pine · starry skies
escape
Flight from captivity
respite · tranquility · refuge · disconnection · unplugging · relaxation · peace · quietude · seclusion · nature therapy
reunion
Gathering after separation
- jamboreeLarge festive gathering
- scout troopYouth outdoor organization unit
- rallyGathering for a cause
restrooms
Public toilet facilities
- showersLight, passing rainfalls
- laundryItems needing cleaning
- playgroundChildren's outdoor recreation space
boat launch · amphitheater · ranger station · visitor center · firewood sales · ice machine · recycling · trash bins · potable water · pavilion
- lodginghotel, inn, motel, hotels, hostel
- public recreationstate parks, national forests, recreation areas, public beaches, public pools
- AppalachiaAppalachian culture, Blue Ridge, Appalachian Trail, Cumberland, Great Smoky Mountains
- Grand CanyonSouth Rim, North Rim, Colorado River, canyon rim, canyon walls
- Interior DepartmentBLM, National Park Service, NPS, USGS, public lands
- Joshua TreeJoshua trees, yuccas, yucca, rock formations, Mojave Desert
campgroundshotels
Commercial lodging establishments
resorts · motels · lodges · bed and breakfasts · inns
campgroundsconcrete jungle
Dense cityscape, few parks
urban centers · city centers · downtown areas · metropolis · industrial zones