Encampment (noun)

1. A temporary settlement of people, especially soldiers or nomads, who live in tents or other portable structures.
2. The action of encamping or the state of being encamped.

Origin:

From french encampement, from camper "to camp".

Examples:

1. The soldiers set up an encampment outside the city.
2. The scouts set up an encampment for the night.
3. The nomads set up an encampment on the plain.
4. The refugees set up an encampment in the border area.
5. The group of hikers set up an encampment near the river.