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 signal at Matchless (Leadville, CO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
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.
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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
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
Verified camper stayed in early August and reported excellent conditions at the lakeside location
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
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