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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

135 Sites Available

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🚐 003, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69 RV
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 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
Price not available
⛺ 072, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 073, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79 Tent
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 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
Price not available
⛺ 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
Price not available
🚐 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
Electric Only
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🚐 105, Loop: Big Oak 90-112 RV
Electric Only
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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
Price not available

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

Rankin W

Verified

July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 099, Loop: Big Oak 90-112

4

nice campground,

Kara S

Verified

July 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

2

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.

Tiffany G

Verified

July 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 127, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

5

Beautiful piece of California. Lake views, friendly, helpful staff, good place to go camping or boating

Sumariati G

Verified

July 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: Big Oak 90-112

4

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 🏊‍♀️

Julie F

Verified

July 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

5

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

Tiffany G

Verified

July 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 144, Loop: Big Oak 133-144

5

Friendly staff, goid view if the lake, some shade

Harriet I

Verified

August 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 106, Loop: Big Oak 90-112

5

Amazing place. Clean and tidy and beautiful

Kevin S

Verified

August 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

4

Really convenient camping on the way to Yosemite from the Bay Area.

Jonathan F

Verified

August 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: Big Oak 133-144

5

The rangers and staff were very friendly, although limited. No entry gate staff, all reservations were booked online. The camping spaces are large, clean, nicely equipped and spread out from adjacent campsites. The bathrooms were also well kept. For lake camping, it was relaxing and enjoyable.

Jacey d

Verified

September 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

4

Super fun site. Had to walk a ways to get to the alcove where we could swim. Water was clear and refreshing. Bathrooms were clean and shower was hot. Would love to visit again.

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)

Map of Glory Hole Recreation Area location at Angels Camp, CA, United States
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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 6, 2026

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