About Glory Hole Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 135
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 (431)
What Guests Are Saying
Glory Hole Recreation Area is highly praised for its peaceful, clean environment, with spacious campsites and well-maintained bathrooms, including free showers. Many visitors enjoyed the beautiful scenery and wildlife, along with excellent hiking opportunities nearby. While some noted issues like long grass and noise disturbances, overall, the campground is considered a great place to relax and camp, with friendly rangers and convenient amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Glory Hole Recreation Area is highly praised for its peaceful, clean environment, with spacious campsites and well-maintained bathrooms, including free showers. Many visitors enjoyed the beautiful scenery and wildlife, along with excellent hiking opportunities nearby. While some noted issues like long grass and noise disturbances, overall, the campground is considered a great place to relax and camp, with friendly rangers and convenient amenities.
Review Summary
Julie F
VerifiedJuly 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
The best thing was the view we had at our campsite was breathtaking only draw back was that the was only one good spot for our tent which we used for our kids tent and it’s always a draw back here is finding a good flat spot to put up ur tent it’s always a gamble but overall we really enjoyed our site this year compared to last year this is our second time camping here kids love swimming at the lake was really hot the first two nights but it cooled down on the weekend
Sumariati G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
We did tent ⛺️ camping, need little hike to the lake from campsite no 100 . It’s good for water activities like boating or jet ski but not for swimming 🏊♀️
Tiffany G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Beautiful piece of California. Lake views, friendly, helpful staff, good place to go camping or boating
Rankin W
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
nice campground,
Kara S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Pretty campsite, good area, but We got evacuated cuz of the Aero fire and only stayed for 1 night but never got refunded, the park ranger told us we could.
Laura S
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Uno de los mejores campamentos que ido limpio cuidado no peligroso para los niños sus baños y sus regaderas en excelentes condiciones Excelente seguridad y amabilidad Y muchas cosas para explorar alrededor y un hermoso lado enamorada del lugar
Rajendra V
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Very near to the lake access and boating rentals. However, the site was very small and very less shade. Our picnic table was just next to the road, which didn't make us feel safe.
Claudia C
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
I enjoy this area because it’s kept very clean. There’s always a ranger available if needed and checking in with guests. Nice area to a beautiful lake
Mara D
VerifiedJuly 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Very beautiful place! Wished we stayed longer!
Christopher S
VerifiedJune 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
The rangers here are friendly and accommodating. Our weekend stay was the first day of Summer and the heat was blazing HOT 101f. I'm so glad my husband and I came all prepared. We purchased a RINSE shower KIT from Costco and kept the setting at "mist" added cold water as we lay and people/nature watched all weekend. We came at the busiest time of the season, Kids are out from school and the campground was very busy. A lot to do, fishing in the lake and swimming as well, however due to the hottest weekend of our visit we stayed at campsite all weekend. Still enjoyed our stay.
Location Glory Hole Recreation Area
Address:
Glory Hole Recreation Area, 6503 Whittle Ranch Road
Angels Camp, CA, 95222
United States
From Sacramento take 99 S, 88 W and 12 E to San Andreas. Take 49 S for approximately 15 miles. Turn right onto Whittle Ranch Road and follow the road 2 miles 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 miles to the recreation area.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0075 / -120.54
Elevation: 351 feet
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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Last updated: June 5, 2026
