Can you reserve a site at Matchless?

Yes, Matchless is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Matchless have?

4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

Matchless

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

San Isabel National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site: 9,908 ft
Elevation

Overview

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Facilities

Located on the eastern shore of Turquoise Lake, Matchless Campground has 20 sites and can accomodate larger recreational vehicles. Facilities include restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The facts

1 bookable site
4 sites in total, including non-bookable
Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

3 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

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4 campsites at Matchless

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
ScanPay 2	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 3	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
ScanPay 4	Scan and Pay	Management	—	—	—	—
Standard	Scan and Pay	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	—

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

Can you reserve a site at Matchless?: Yes, Matchless is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Matchless have?: 4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.

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Matchless also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Matchless's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$29 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and ATV/boat trailers count as one vehicle.
$25 per night for overflow parking
Fees are payable by cash, check or money order. Self-servicing fee tube is available.
First-come, first-served sites must be occupied the first night.

Restrictions:

Maximum of eight people per site
Maximum three tents per site or one RV and two tents
Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed at all times
No discharge of firearms or fireworks
Only licensed vehicles can operate inside campground

USDA Forest Service's own page

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

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