Can you reserve a site at Matchless Campground?

No. Matchless Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Matchless Campground

Campground · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9,908 ft
Elevation

Located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, Matchless Campground is a non-reservable camprground that accomodates larger recreational vehicles. Facilities include restrooms, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. This campground is adjacent to the boat ramp and parking areas. Firewood is available at the host site. During weekdays, usage is moderate, but heavy on weekends.

It is named after one of the profitable silver mines in Leadville that made Horace A.W. Tabor one of the riches men in America.

High altitude sickness may occur at 10,000 feet. Please click on the link for Turquoise Lake Campground maps.

Getting there

39.25810, -106.35945 · 39°15'29.2"N 106°21'34.0"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	32	33	39	44	55	68	73	70	62	51	39	31
Low °F	3	3	9	18	27	34	40	38	31	24	14	6
Precip in	1.0	1.4	1.3	1.7	1.4	0.9	1.9	2.1	1.4	1.1	1.3	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 Campground

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

Camping near Matchless Campground

Matchless less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Silver Dollar 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Molly Brown 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Belle of Colorado 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Baby Doe 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Printer Boy 1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tabor 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Father Dyer 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Matchless Boating Site 0.1 mi · Facility
Belle of Colorado Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Mount Massive Wilderness 2.8 mi · Facility
Leadville National Fish Hatchery 2.8 mi · Facility

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

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