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
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Reviews (431)
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.
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
David H
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
I visited during a low usage time of year and was the only camper in the park for a couple of days so I don't know how it would be during busy crowded times. The park was well kept and the bathrooms were clean. My reservation materials were clamped to the site post and the site was prepared and clean. It was a quiet and peaceful visit. Cell service was great for ATT. Water spigots are convenient. Be advised that there is very little shade and during hot days one needs to provide shade or run AC in your RV. Conversely, ground near the paved driveways and in the picnic table areas is dirt and would be muddy in case of a heavy storm shower. Dump station was closed.
michael c
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: Big Oak 113-132
well kept campground. has everything you need.
access to water for swimming is in a different area. not much shade.
Dwane G
VerifiedOctober 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Always great
Laura B
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Nice campground for a stop on my way to San Francisco, too bad the level of the lake was so low, would have gone for a swim otherwise... No hot shower though. The spots are well spaced, beautiful sunset. Also amazing for birdwatching, bring your binoculars!
Tina R
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Sites are spacious, restrooms clean. Nice to have a shower available.
Malinda M
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Ironhorse 8-22, 70-79
Relaxing, quiet, clean.
Faith M
VerifiedOctober 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 112, Loop: Big Oak 90-112
My stay this time was more peaceful but it was humid and hot. They did change their parking rules in which was a huge inconvenience for us. Other than that no complaints!!
Carol K
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
The reservation process was spot on. The views are great, and there's partial shade and plentiful water spigots. The restrooms and shower house are poorly maintained. Litter is common. Noise from campers extended way into quiet hours.
Isis B
VerifiedOctober 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Great views and good spots !
Bill K
VerifiedOctober 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Ironhorse 1-7, 23-44, 60-69
Did not take advantage of any of the amenities. Arrived late and left the next morning.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.0075 / -120.54
Elevation: 351 feet
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
