Matchless Boating Site

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,875 ft
Elevation

Matchless provides the boat ramp for Turquoise Lake.  Located on the south-eastern shoreline, Recreation Vehicle camping and picnicing areas share this site. Boat ramp use is not year round, please contact the Forest Service Office in Leadville for current schedules.

ALERT: Turquoise Lake Matchless boat ramp will not open as scheduled this Memorial Day weekend (2019) due to ice and snow. Twin Lakes boat ramp continues to be closed due to low water levels. Both boat ramps will remain closed until conditions on lakes improve.

Getting there

39.25793, -106.36107 · 39°15'28.5"N 106°21'39.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 73°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F323339445568737062513931
Low °F33918273440383124146
Precip in1.01.41.31.71.40.91.92.11.41.11.31.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Matchless Boating Site

Can you reserve a site at Matchless Boating Site?
No. Matchless Boating Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Matchless Boating Site

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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