About Matchless Campground
Located on the eastern shore of [Turquoise Lake](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd520457.pdf), 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](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd520456.pdf).
- Fees: - $29 nightly fee per site for overnight camping which includes two vehicles. A third vehicle is an additional $11 per night. RVs and…
- Managed by: Pike and San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands, FS
- Where: 3 mi west of Leadville North, CO · 39.2581, -106.35945
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Sep–May.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matchless Boat Ramp | ATV road | at camp | 0.5 mi |
| Matchless Boat Ramp South Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Turquoise Lake Nature | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Highline/Native Lake | Horse | 2.9 mi | 9.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 3.8 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Silver Dollar 0.5 mi
- Sugar Loafin' RV Park 0.7 mi
- Molly Brown 0.8 mi
- Belle Of Colorado Campground 0.8 mi
- OFF SEASON Nice spot 0.8 mi
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi W of Leadville North 0.9 mi