U.S. Forest Service · San Isabel National Forest · CO

Matchless Campground

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The place

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 .

No reservation needed

First come,
first servedArrive early — popular areas fill by afternoon

Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in CO-07. This member’s public-lands record →

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