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About Glory Hole Recreation Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water Access
- Lake Access
- Marina
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (506)
What Guests Are Saying
Glory Hole Recreation Area offers beautiful views, well-maintained campsites, and clean restroom facilities, making it an enjoyable camping experience. Many campers appreciated the friendly rangers and the spacious layout, allowing for a peaceful atmosphere. Some minor drawbacks included noise from nearby sites and steep access to water, but overall, visitors expressed a desire to return due to the scenic environment and available amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Glory Hole Recreation Area offers beautiful views, well-maintained campsites, and clean restroom facilities, making it an enjoyable camping experience. Many campers appreciated the friendly rangers and the spacious layout, allowing for a peaceful atmosphere. Some minor drawbacks included noise from nearby sites and steep access to water, but overall, visitors expressed a desire to return due to the scenic environment and available amenities.
Review Summary
Kylie D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Great campground (Big Oak) with pretty good access to the lake for fishing. Well maintained and clean bathrooms!
rosario W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
spacious campsites, quite and clean bathrooms. Downside is only 1 shower stall and no water spigot in the campsite we chose, it’s in campsite across.
GWEN S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
It's a lovely campground. The size of the sites is generous, though mostly not flat.
Shaun W
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Great views and amenities. Some of the spaces have very limited flat space for tents so larger groups should chose their campsite location with care. The rangers were very attentive.
Steve R
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Lots of campsites with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding foothills. Camps are clean and well maintained.
Zoraya S
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
I stayed there on a sat night and a sunday night and both were enjoyable. Fun things to do and water all around. Just walk around or hang out on the water.
May H
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
I’d like to go back when everything is green. Campsites are not too close together. There are some that are a bit more secluded. I like the free showers and flushed toilets. $30 a nite is a decent price. Based on my visit there wasn’t any disturbance or loud noise and music after dark which is nice . People go out there to relax and get away from the city. The restrooms are kept cleaned . Thanks to the staff for keeping the place clean. I did see rangers driving around making the rounds not to intimidate anyone but to make sure everyone is following the rules and I do appreciate that .
Wendy C
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
We camp here quite often and really enjoy it. Kayaking on the lake is fun. Gates are locked by 9 so just make sure to be back from anything by then.
michael c
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
well kept campground. has everything you need.
access to water for swimming is in a different area. not much shade.
David H
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
I visited during a low usage time of year and was the only camper in the park for a couple of days so I don't know how it would be during busy crowded times. The park was well kept and the bathrooms were clean. My reservation materials were clamped to the site post and the site was prepared and clean. It was a quiet and peaceful visit. Cell service was great for ATT. Water spigots are convenient. Be advised that there is very little shade and during hot days one needs to provide shade or run AC in your RV. Conversely, ground near the paved driveways and in the picnic table areas is dirt and would be muddy in case of a heavy storm shower. Dump station was closed.
Location & Directions for Glory Hole Recreation Area
Glory Hole Recreation Area, 6503 Whittle Ranch Road, Angels Camp, CA 95222 United States
Elevation: 351 ft
Getting There
<p>From Sacramento take 99 S, 88 W and 12 E to San Andreas. Take 49 S for approximately 15 mi. Turn right onto Whittle Ranch Road and follow the road 2 mi to the recreation area.<br><br><br><br>From Central California and the Bay Area take 80 E, 5...
From Sacramento take 99 S, 88 W and 12 E to San Andreas. Take 49 S for approximately 15 mi. Turn right onto Whittle Ranch Road and follow the road 2 mi to the recreation area.
From Central California and the Bay Area take 80 E, 580 E then 205 E to 120 E in Manteca. Take the exit for 120 E/99 N. Continue on 120 E, then take 108 E to 49N. Turn left onto Whittle Ranch Road and follow the road 2 mi to the recreation area.
Highway access
Glory Hole Recreation Area is accessible via State Route 49, which is approximately 10 miles away, providing connection to U.S. Route 50 and other regional roads.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
3PM
Check out time
2PM
General
- PLEASE HEAD STRAIGHT TO YOUR CAMPSITE UPON ARRIVALThere will be a reservation tag and 1 or 2 vehicle tags clipped to your campsite's post. Please leave the reservation tag on the post and place the vehicle tag(s) inside your vehicle(s) with dates visible. Contact a Park Ranger if you have any questions.
- At New Melones Lake there is a 14-day camping limit within a 30-day period.
- The recreation area entrance gate closes at 9:00pm. Vehicle entry after the gate is closed is prohibited. Exit at any time.
- During quiet hours, loud noise is prohibited. Excessive noise (audible beyond 50ft) at any time is prohibited.
- Camping fees include boat launch and day-use fees. Two vehicles are permitted in standard campsites. One vehicle is permitted in walk-to sites. All vehicles must display a campground vehicle tag or an overflow vehicle parking receipt.Vehicles must remain on paved roads and parking spots. Off-roading is prohibited.
- Campfires are only allowed in fire rings or grills in designated areas. Campfires must be attended at all times and extinguished completely before leaving.Campers may collect only dead and down wood for campfires. Chainsaw use is not allowed on property.During National Weather Service "Red Flag Warning" days and facility fire bans, wood and charcoal fires will not be permitted.
- All pets must be on a maximum six-foot (1.8 m) leash at all times. Leaving your pets unattended is not permitted.
- The dump station is out of order at this time.
- While recreating at New Melones Reservoir: CLEAN, DRAIN, and DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that comes in contact with water. Never dump unwanted bait, worms, fish parts or other organisms into the water. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/ STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. REMOVE plants, seeds, animals and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. CLEAN your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. STAY on designated roads and trails and use local firewood. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/
- If New Melones Lake elevation is below 870', boat ramps are not available. "Water front" campsites may also not be available. Park maps depict an elevation around 1050 feet. Current lake elevation: http://cdec.water.ca.gov/dynamicapp/QueryMM?Stations=NML&SensorNums=6&End=2021-07-19&span=1+month
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