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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
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (485)
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
Douglas W
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Beautiful spot, beautiful view. Quiet campground
Emma I
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
It was great. Other than the weather. We did lots of fishing. Went into town to eat at the Pickled Porch and visited the shops.
Ka T
VerifiedApril 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
We love camping at Glory Hole but there is always something wrong with the CG. This time, ALL of the restrooms were locked without any notification or warning. Plus, dump station is a joke. ALWAYS out of order.
Michael J
VerifiedApril 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
It's a shame we had to camp next to a bunch of homeless people who basically had their campsite looking like a shanty town. Their garbage and junk laying everywhere. They lived and slept in their cars and had a generator they ran all day and all night until I asked the ranger to remind them about quiet hours. It's a shame that camping is no longer an adventure in enjoying the tranquil outdoors, might as well go to San Francisco. I realize everyone has the right to camp but there needs to be some level of monitoring of the campground. Their campsite (54) was a disgrace and an eyesore. Very disappointing .
Dmitri B
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Great site 51. Perfect view over the Lake and no need to level.
Unfortunately, it was dificult for us to find hiking Trails, but we enjoyed the stay.
terry h
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
You can pic your camp site (which was great) but you can’t pic your camp sites neighbors. Much to loud late at night and early morning. It was not the peaceful weekend getaway we were hoping for.
Alexxas W
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Beautiful place to camp, bathrooms well maintained. All around great camping trip!
Kevin S
VerifiedApril 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 089, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
It's nice to be secluded area but the water access is very inconvenience.
Jeff G
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
The grounds and restrooms were clean. Camp sites were spaced out nicely. There were some ares where groups were camping together - they found spaces on a corner closer together which was good for a group. Lake was still low but I think the snow melt will fill it up. Lots or rain meant lots of wild flowers! Close by angles camp
Was fun.
Stacy M
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Had a wonderful time! everything clean and quite in the evenings with a great view of the stars
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.
Elevation: 351 feet
6 mi drive to downtown Angels Camp (about 11 min)
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 6, 2026
