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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
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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)

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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
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
Electric Only
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🚐 004, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 005, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 006, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 008, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 010, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 011, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 012, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 013, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 014, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 015, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 016, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 017, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 018, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 019, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 020, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 021, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 022, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 023, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 024, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 025, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 026, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 027, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 028, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 029, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 030, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 031, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 032, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 033, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 034, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 035, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 036, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 037, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 038, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 039, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 040, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 041, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 042, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 043, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 044, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 045, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 046, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 047, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 048, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 049, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 050, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 051, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 052, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 053, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 054, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 055, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 056, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 057, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 058, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 059, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 060, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 061, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 062, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 063, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 064, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 065, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 066, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 067, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 068, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
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🚐 069, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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β›Ί 070, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 071, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 072, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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β›Ί 073, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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β›Ί 074, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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β›Ί 075, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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β›Ί 076, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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β›Ί 077, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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β›Ί 078, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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β›Ί 079, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 080, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 081, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 082, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 084, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 085, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 086, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 087, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
Price not available
β›Ί 088, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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β›Ί 089, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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β›Ί 091, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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🚐 092, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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β›Ί 093, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
8 guests Β· Campfire Β· Pet Friendly
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🚐 095, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 096, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 097, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 098, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 099, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 100, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 101, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 102, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 103, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 104, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 105, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 106, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 107, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 109, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 110, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 111, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 112, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 113, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 115, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 116, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 117, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 118, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 119, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 120, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 121, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 122, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 123, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 124, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 125, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 126, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 127, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 128, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 129, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 130, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 132, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
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🚐 133, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 134, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 135, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 137, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 138, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 139, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 140, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 141, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 142, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 143, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
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🚐 144, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
Electric Only
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Reviews (431)

Verified Only

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

3.9
431 reviews
5
47.3%
204
4
22.7%
98
3
12.5%
54
2
8.1%
35
1
9.3%
40

Christopher S

Verified

April 20, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 033, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

5

Great environment

Scott H

Verified

April 18, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 032, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

4

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Gary D

Verified

April 17, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 008, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

5

Carlie J

Verified

April 17, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 015, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

2

Grass to walk to designated camp area was high. Bathrooms had shut down without power. Fish cleaning station closed. Dump site closed.

Barbara J

Verified

April 14, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 035, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

4

Everything went really well with our Monday thru Thursday camping experience. We've camped there numerous times. Only negative thing was the dump station being closed. Had to drive up to Tuttletown and use theirs. Other than that everything went fine.

Sam H

Verified

April 9, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 057, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89

5

Amazing spot for family camping.

Claudia H

Verified

March 30, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 065, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

3

This campground was clearly designed for tents not RV's. For some odd reason almost all of the sites were split level, meaning there was a small paved parking pad and 4-5 feet down the grade was the table, fire ring and flat area for chairs. We are in a small 25' RV and the pad was almost too narrow for us, a Class A or large trailer probably would not fit. The location is lovely, we had a view of the lake and it was beautifully quiet until the Trailer across from us ran their generator from 7am to 9:30am! The generator hours are far too permissive.

Terri W

Verified

March 30, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89

2

The dump station is out of commission for an extended period of time and not sure when they will repair it. Bathrooms are clean. Sites were kept up nicely except for the round up spray on the grasses

John G

Verified

March 30, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 047, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89

4

Great camping and not very busy this time of year (early spring). Good single track is moderate skill level.

Genevieve S

Verified

March 21, 2022 β€’ Stayed at: 012, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

5

Nice campground. Camps were not too close together. Restrooms were clean. Showers had hot water. It’s close to the fairgrounds for the Celtic Festival we attended. We enjoyed our stay.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.0075 / -120.54

Elevation: 351 feet

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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: June 5, 2026

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