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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
Electric Only
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🚐 015, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 016, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Electric Only
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🚐 017, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Electric Only
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🚐 018, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 019, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Electric Only
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🚐 020, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Electric Only
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🚐 021, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
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🚐 022, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Electric Only
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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
Electric Only
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🚐 025, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 026, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 027, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 028, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 029, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 030, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 031, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 032, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 033, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 034, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 035, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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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
Electric Only
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🚐 039, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 040, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 041, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 042, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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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
Electric Only
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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
Electric Only
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🚐 049, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 050, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 051, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 052, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 053, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 054, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 055, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 056, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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🚐 057, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
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🚐 058, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
Electric Only
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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
Electric Only
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🚐 062, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 063, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 064, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 065, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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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
Electric Only
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🚐 068, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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🚐 069, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Electric Only
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⛺ 070, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 071, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 072, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 073, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 074, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 075, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 076, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 077, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 078, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 079, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 080, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 081, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 082, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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⛺ 084, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 085, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 086, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 087, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 088, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
⛺ 089, Loop: Ironhorse 45-59, 80-89
4 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 090, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 091, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 092, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
Price not available
⛺ 093, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 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
Electric Only
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🚐 099, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 100, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 101, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 102, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 103, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 104, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 105, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 106, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 107, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 109, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 110, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 111, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
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🚐 112, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
Electric Only
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🚐 113, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 115, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 116, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 117, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 118, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 119, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 120, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 121, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 122, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 123, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 124, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 125, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 126, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 127, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 128, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 129, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 130, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 132, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
Electric Only
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🚐 133, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
Electric Only
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🚐 134, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
Electric Only
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🚐 135, Loop: Big Oak 133-144
Electric Only
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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
Electric Only
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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
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40

Dwane G

Verified

October 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

5

Great place to stay

Damian M

Verified

October 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

5

Alleine. Ruhig. Schön. Super.

GWEN S

Verified

October 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

5

It's a lovely campground. The size of the sites is generous, though mostly not flat.

rosario W

Verified

October 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79

4

spacious campsites, quite and clean bathrooms. Downside is only 1 shower stall and no water spigot in the campsite we chose, it’s in campsite across.

Kylie D

Verified

October 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: Big Oak 90-112

4

Great campground (Big Oak) with pretty good access to the lake for fishing. Well maintained and clean bathrooms!

Shaun W

Verified

October 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 130, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

5

Great views and amenities. Some of the spaces have very limited flat space for tents so larger groups should chose their campsite location with care. The rangers were very attentive.

Steve R

Verified

October 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

5

Lots of campsites with beautiful views of the lake and surrounding foothills. Camps are clean and well maintained.

May H

Verified

October 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

3

I’d like to go back when everything is green. Campsites are not too close together. There are some that are a bit more secluded. I like the free showers and flushed toilets. $30 a nite is a decent price. Based on my visit there wasn’t any disturbance or loud noise and music after dark which is nice . People go out there to relax and get away from the city. The restrooms are kept cleaned . Thanks to the staff for keeping the place clean. I did see rangers driving around making the rounds not to intimidate anyone but to make sure everyone is following the rules and I do appreciate that .

Zoraya S

Verified

October 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69

5

I stayed there on a sat night and a sunday night and both were enjoyable. Fun things to do and water all around. Just walk around or hang out on the water.

Wendy C

Verified

October 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 125, Loop: Big Oak 113-132

4

We camp here quite often and really enjoy it. Kayaking on the lake is fun. Gates are locked by 9 so just make sure to be back from anything by then.

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 4, 2026

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