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Matchless

PSICC — lakeside

Location: Leadville, CO, CO

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$29 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/matchless to be notified when sites open up.

Located on Turquoise Lake by the boat ramp with excellent biking and walking trails. Highly rated at 4.4/5 stars from real campers who praise the scenic location and helpful campground host.

Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Moose, American Mink, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, Gray-headed Junco, Common Raven, and White-crowned Sparrow present in the area

Insider tips for Matchless: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to claim a site Bring a kayak or small boat to maximize the Turquoise Lake location Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available

Skip Matchless if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You want to book in advance — first-come, first-served basis only. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Matchless: August — Verified camper stayed in early August and reported excellent conditions at the lakeside location.

Nearby campgrounds: Silver Dollar (LEADVILLE, CO), Molly Brown (LEADVILLE, CO), Tabor (Leadville, CO), May Queen (LEADVILLE, CO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Matchless

Cell signal at Matchless (Leadville, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
  • T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Leadville, CO, CO★ 4 (5 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

Best for:CampersNature loversFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Restrooms

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available✕ You want to book in advance — first-come, first-served basis only✕ You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served only

arrive early to claim a site

Bring a kayak or small boat to maximize the Turquoise Lake location

Download the Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature if available

Best: August

Verified camper stayed in early August and reported excellent conditions at the lakeside location

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G + 5G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Wapiti, Moose, American Mink, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Wyoming Ground Squirrel, Canada Jay, Gray-headed Junco, Common Raven, and White-crowned Sparrow present in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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N/A· PSICC
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Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — PSICC fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at PSICC before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Matchless cost per night?+
Matchless costs $25–$29 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Matchless open?+
Matchless is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Matchless have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Matchless?+
Matchless is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Matchless?+
Matchless is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Matchless?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Matchless is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Matchless open, and what are check-in times?+
Matchless is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$25 /night★ 4 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
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FAQ
How much does Matchless cost per night?+
What season is Matchless open?+
Does Matchless have hookups?+
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From $30/night

Molly Brown

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Tabor

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From $25/night

May Queen

LEADVILLE, CO

From $30/night

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