Glory Hole Recreation Area

Glory Hole Recreation Area, 6503 Whittle Ranch Road, Angels Camp, California, United States

Glory Hole Recreation Area
Glory Hole Recreation Area
GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA 3
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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

135 total sites

RV Sites

114 sites

Tent Sites

21 sites

About Glory Hole Recreation Area

Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the California Gold Rush of 1849. At an elevation of 1100 feet, the diverse and resource-abundant Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline. Popular activities on and around the large, yet uncrowded lake include fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding and picknicking. The New Melones Visitor Center offers year-round interpretive events and a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources.

Number of accommodations: 135

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Marina
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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135 Sites Available

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🚐 003, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 004, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 005, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 006, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 008, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 010, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 011, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 012, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 013, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 014, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 015, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 016, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 017, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 018, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 019, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 020, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 021, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 022, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 023, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 024, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 025, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 026, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 027, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 028, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 029, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 030, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 031, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 032, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 033, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 034, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 035, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 036, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 037, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 038, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 039, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 040, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 041, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 042, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 043, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 044, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 045, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 046, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 047, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 048, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 049, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 050, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 051, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 052, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 053, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 054, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 055, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 056, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 057, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 058, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 059, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 060, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 061, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 062, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 063, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 064, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 065, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 066, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 067, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 068, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 069, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 070, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 071, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 072, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 073, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 074, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 075, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 076, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 077, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 078, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 079, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 080, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 081, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 082, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 084, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 085, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 086, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 087, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 088, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 089, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 091, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 093, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 096, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 097, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 098, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 099, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 100, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 101, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 102, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 103, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 104, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
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🚐 105, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
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🚐 106, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 107, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 109, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 110, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 111, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 112, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 113, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 115, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 116, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 117, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 118, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 119, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 120, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 121, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 122, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 123, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 124, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 125, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 126, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 127, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 128, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 129, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 130, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 132, Loop: Big Oak 113-132 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 133, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 134, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 135, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 137, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 138, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 139, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 140, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 141, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 142, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 143, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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🚐 144, Loop: Big Oak 133-144 RV
Electric Only
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Reviews (485)

Verified Only

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

3.9
485 reviews
5
47.8%
232
4
23.1%
112
3
11.5%
56
2
8.5%
41
1
9.1%
44

Esdras A

Verified

July 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

4

Lake is BEAUTIFUL! Tent camping (mid-July) was hot so recommend tent fan. Access to water requires a hike down from campsites (100yds). Fishing bottom of lake gets tricky, lots of fallen logs but good bites! Beautiful wildlife all around!

Natalee H

Verified

July 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: Big Oak 133-144

5

The rangers were all so kind and welcoming! I’ve camped here twice and it’s been the same both times, love it here and have gotten lucky with the people around. Very helpful. And the showers are surprisingly amazing! Always toilet paper and light unlike a lot of lakes! Thank you!

Miguel t

Verified

July 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Big Oak 90-112

5

It was amazing a great time the area we had well placed trees and clean overall most important clean glass free very fun get here on time and early if even possible it’s truly a good time please clean up after yourself

Kyle M

Verified

July 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

5

Beautiful campsites surrounded by water and scenic views!

Jonathan V

Verified

July 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

5

Best Lake EVVVVAAAARRRRR!!!! Staff and fellow campers made it real fun during the 4th of July weekend!

Guadalupe M

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

4

Lovely place, quiet and relaxing 💕

Jayanaveenaa P

Verified

July 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

5

Nice camping experience! The marina offered kayak, SUP and boat rental options for enjoying the water during hot summer day. Clean bathrooms with flush toilet and hot water shower. The walk-in sites had a beautiful view of the lake, and we even had the occasional turkey and deer wander past the camping area.

Diana W

Verified

July 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

5

Lake life = best life.

Joline B

Verified

July 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

5

The campgrounds were quiet and lots of families. There is a marina where you can eat, buy drinks and use a real restroom. The lake is huge so lots of places to explore. There is no place to access the water without going to the launch areas.

Jim W

Verified

July 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

1

Toilets/showers were out of service. Very disappointed. I believe we deserve a refund due to the fact facilities were not available that we paid for. Thank you.

Location Glory Hole Recreation Area

Address:
Glory Hole Recreation Area, 6503 Whittle Ranch Road
Angels Camp, CA, 95222
United States

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.

Elevation: 351 feet

Distance to downtown

6 mi drive to downtown Angels Camp (about 11 min)

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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: September 3, 2026

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