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Recreation Region: Leadville Ranger District

Matchless Boating Site

Matchless Boating Site provides the boat ramp for Turquoise Lake. Located on the southeastern shoreline, recreation vehicle camping and picnicking areas share this site.

General Information

Be advised: mandatory, state-certified boat inspections are required to help prevent the spread of zebra and quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species in Colorado lakes and reservoirs.

Remember to check fishing regulations before fishing at any body of water. For stocking reports and more information on regulations or fishing licenses, check out the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website.

Pets must be leashed at all times.

Leadville Ranger District

Address: 810 Front Street Leadville, CO 80461
Phone: 719-486-0749
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.25792793

Longitude: -106.36107006

Elevation

9,900 feet

Directions

From Leadville, follow the signs to the Turquoise Lake Recreation Area.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated September 8, 2025