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
Miriam M
VerifiedJune 11, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 011, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
The campground was well-maintained, and it was super easy to find our campsite. The bathroom was pretty nice. People were friendly and quiet. Overall, a relaxing and pleasant experience.
Connie S
VerifiedJune 4, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 104, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Site 104 - Big Oaks loop. Site was good, great views of the lake, large picnic area, and shaded by a large oak tree. The extra parking is just a few steps from it, making it excellent for visitors to come and enjoy an afternoon with you, but there are a few downsides. The driveway, although long, it was kind of narrow, so stepping down the coach, made it a trip hazard, ( I almost fell about 3 times ). Also, there is a tricky slope going down the picnic area, again making it kind of tricky to go down, especially with food. The wonderful shading tree, was full of tiny black spiders! That kept on falling on us, on the table, so we ended up eating on the chairs, and I got bitten 5 times on my left foot! making it swollen. Last, the trash enclosure area was right next to us, and when the wind stops, it gets pretty unpleasant. Other than that, we love this lake! I also love the fact that the park ranger kept on coming around checking (Thank you!!!) So overall we had a wonderful experience, and only because of those few downsides, I would have given all 5 stars.
kelli h
VerifiedJune 2, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 126, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
We enjoyed our time at glory hole. We were first time users and we enjoyed it very much. The only thing is I wish we were closer to the swimming hole. The water was nice and we had a great time
Belle S
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 018, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
It was a hot sunny day. The campground is full because it was a holiday. We stayed at slot 18. It was a shady spot but sunny in the morning. We hiked at Angels Creek Trail which is about a mile or so from the campground. The trail is also partly shaded which I like since it was a really hot day, and we hiked at noon.
john l
VerifiedMay 23, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 139, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
50 cent hot shower.
Clean and well kept up
good hiking trails.
Would be nice to have an area for swimming
Arnissa A
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 112, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Our camping grounds were taken by someone else and the Ranger on duty said it belonged to the other people and that the online photos were wrong we had no shade even tho the location showed it had shade I wouldn never had chosen the spot 112 had it shown the camping grounds we got. It was a very uncomfortable experience full sun all day and we couldnβt even use our canopy from our RV because the campsite they said was ours was 25 feet away just an overall horrible experience
Theresa C
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 132, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Great time good campsites
Paul O
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Our site 131 was very nice. The view was fantastic! Our only wish is that the sites are closer to the water. With the lake at full pool its still a long way from the water.
Lori A
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 125, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Itβs a good place to boondock
Ken D
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
The water level is high, which is a blessing after years of drought. The showers are now free.
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
