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No Flush Restrooms or Showers in Glory Hole Recreation Area: Flush restrooms and showers are temporarily closed throughout the Glory Hole Recreation Area, including the campgrounds. These closures are due to lift station repairs that are ongoing from Oct through Dec, 2009. The Big Oak Campground will remain open with portable toilets only.
Campers who would like access to flush restrooms and showers are encouraged to make reservations and camp in the campgrounds in the Tuttletown Recreation Area during the closures in Glory Hole Recreation Area.
For additional information, please contact the New Melones Lake Administration Offfice at (209) 536-9094 ext. 0 The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA (CA), Central California Area Office, CADescriptionGlory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake. New Melones Lake, the fifth largest lake in California, is located on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface acre lake is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the 1849 California Gold Rush. At 1,100 feet above sea level, the diverse and resource abundant Foothill Oak Woodlands hug the 100 miles of shoreline. Land-based activities include wildlife viewing, rock climbing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and picknicking. Fishing, boating, water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing are enjoyed at this large, yet uncrowded lake. Facilities at the Glory Recreation Area include a full-service marina, amphitheater, playground, horseshoe pits, 25 miles of hiking and biking trails, campgrounds, day-use areas, multi-lane launch ramp, and a fish cleaning station. Surrounding communities are popular vacation and retirement destinations and provide necessary services and shopping opportunities. Golfing, snow skiing, river rafting, commercial caves, historical railroad and Native American museums are close by. Year-round interpretive events, a museum highlighting natural and cultural resources, as well as general information and directions are available at the New Melones Lake Visitor Center, located on Highway 49, midway between Sonora and Angels Camp. For more information visit New Melones Lake Website Alerts and Important InformationReservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. Portions of the campground are open year-round with reservations available year-round. Group campground reservations are also available year-round. For your safety and security, recreation are gates are closed at night. Gate closure time vary by season and are as follows: May 1 through September 30: Close 11 p.m.; Open 4 a.m. October 1 through October 31: Close 10 p.m.; Open 4 a.m. November 1 through March 31: Close 9 p.m.; Open 4 a.m. April 1 through April 30: Close 10 p.m.; Open 4 a.m.
All showers are coin operated. Getting There:Glory Hole Recreation Area (CA)GLORY HOLE ROAD Angels Camp CA 95222 GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 38.0075, -120.54028 From Sacramento take Highway 99 south to Highway 12 at Lodi. Then take Highway 12 east to Highway 49 at San Andreas. Then take Highway 49 south approximately 15.2 miles. Turn right onto Glory Hole Road and follow the road 3 miles to the campgrounds. or From Central California and the Bay Area take Highway 108 east from Modesto to Highway 49 at Sonora. Then take Highway 49 north approximately 17 miles. Turn left onto Glory Hole Road and follow the road 3 miles to the campgrounds. or From the Bay Area take Highway 4 east from Stockton to Highway 49 at Angels Camp. Then take Highway 49 south approximately 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Glory Hole Road and follow the road 3 miles to the campgrounds. Phone Park for More Information:Information: (209)536-9094
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