Glory Hole Recreation Area

Overview

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.

Operator

Bureau of Reclamation

Camping types

Tent, RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

209-536-9094

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Glory Hole Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Coyote PointHike · 16.7 mi from campShow on map
• Arnold Rim TrailHike · 22.5 mi long · 14.1 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Arnold Rim Trail - Logging Museum Trailhead.

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• Sunset Loop TrailHike · 2.1 mi long · 17.0 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Barth MountainPeak · 1,906 ft · 1.9 mi from campShow on map
• Carson HillPeak · 1,972 ft · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Moaning CaveCave · 5.9 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Jailhouse RockClimbing · 7.0 mi from camp

  A climbing area with sport routes.

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• Dodge Ridge Ski AreaSkiing and snowshoeing · 35.1 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.