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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
Sean P
VerifiedNovember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Camped there three times now. Every time there has been the same woman living at the campground in a popup camper. She screams "shut up" to her barking dogs all day, all night and early in the morning. Walks around drinking soda and smoking. Trash and stuff scattered around everywhere. Had to clean up my campsite twice from her garbage blowing into my space. I did not know this campground was also used as a trailer park for permanent residence.
Zachary G
VerifiedNovember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Best campground in the area. The space I was in was the best in the area. I’ll be back soon.
GAIL G
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
We were there mid October and had a level site with nice views. Very quite and peaceful as there were very few campers in the Ironhorse section. Campground was in great shape.
Beverly V
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
The site we reserved they closed do to water issue . So they moved us to different site which did not fit our needs. Reservation was canceled by them do to the closer.
We had to go in and do a new reservation .
maria s
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
The place was beautiful. There were not too many cars, my kids were playing on the road, and it was safe; you could see the moon, and everything was clear and beautiful. The water is clean, and the lake is warm. The weather was helpful; it was not too hot or cold. Everything was an excellent experience. It was my first time there, and I'm sure I will repeat this. I only have an issue that I leave some food out of boxes and one deer where I go and take it. That was my only struggle, but everything else was perfect.
Jaclyn C
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Great views, lovely wildlife, excellent birdwatching, excellent stargazing. Some sites don't have running water/bathrooms. Many sites are not very good for tents.
No at-booth reservation was available when I arrived. Reservations have to be made online, which has an additional $8 fee.
Jake H
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
Very pretty location. Dump station needs to be fixed to avoid driving 10 mi to the dump station at the south end of the lake. Otherwise, enjoyed our stay!
Peter S
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 098, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Great campsite and the water level at New Melones is awesome again! I love camping here.
Tim P
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Very scenic campground. Decent separation. Showers looked a little dirty, but not horrible, and worked well. Plenty of hot water. Would definitely go back.
Linda S
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Camp host was aweful
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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