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Glory Hole Recreation Area

38.0075° N / 120.5403° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 617 detected openings this week143 monitored sites

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Campsite Sniper detected 17 site openings here in the last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234073

When Glory Hole Recreation Area reopens

Glory Hole Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
17
Openings · last 30 days
44
Openings · last 90 days
111

Weekday pattern

Detected openings by day of week · 90d
05101520253062623817922MONTUEWEDTHUFRISATSUNOPENINGS RECORDED · LAST 90 DAYS · N = 111

No strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 111 openings spread across the week.

Hour-of-day pattern

First detected by hour · local time · last 90 days
05101520101014101119000408121620HOUR OF DAY (24H) · LOCAL TIME · LAST 90 DAYS

The largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 33 of 111 detected openings (29.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in the facility's local time, not when the change was made upstream.

Lead-time profile

Days before stay date · percentiles
P25 · 2DMEDIAN · 6 DAYS OUTP75 · 15D0306090120150180DAYS BEFORE STAY DATE

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–15 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.

Highest-churn sites

Most openings · 90d
SiteOpeningsShare of all openings
132  1210.8%
112  76.3%
016  65.4%
102  65.4%
028  54.5%

Site 132 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 143 monitored sites

Of the 24,705 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 17,686 open for online reservation · 410 reserved · 3,912 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2,697 closed.

Where the open windows are

28.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 17,686 of 24,705 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online28.4%
Open site-nights17,686 / 24,705
Reserved (of online inventory)410 / 18,096
Weekday openings9,714
Weekend openings7,972

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 9,714 fall on weekdays and 7,972 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
01,0002,0003,0004,0005,0002,9873,4203,4292,7922,0812,655322NOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

January holds the most room. 3,429 of 4,185 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 135 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2696Open
FRI Nov 2794Open
SAT Nov 28100Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 24111Open
FRI Dec 25111Open
New YearTHU Dec 31111Open
FRI Jan 1111Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 90 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 111 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 111 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
005  163
006  163
008  163
011  163
017  163

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

17,686 open site-nights across 111 sites at Glory Hole Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 655 2-night, 427 3-night, 377 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 005.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 90 ft. 116 sites take 25 ft, 114 sites take 35 ft, 108 sites take 40 ft.

Showing 60 of 111 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
00550 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
00690 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
00875 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
01150 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
01755 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
03245 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
03840 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
03950 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
04055 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
04160 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
04255 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
04365 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
04450 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
06150 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
06335 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07015 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07115 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07215 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07315 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07415 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07515 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07615 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07715 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07815 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
07915 ftNone163125 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
09040 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
09165 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
09265 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
09345 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
09550 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
09650 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
09955 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
10155 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
10245 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
10350 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
10550 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
10960 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
11050 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
11170 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
11645 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
11755 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
11955 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
12040 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
12140 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
12245 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
12545 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
12660 ftNone163111 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +151 more
01050 ftNone162118 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +150 more
06450 ftNone162124 nightsNov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +150 more
11360 ftNone16298 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
11545 ftNone16298 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
13335 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
13445 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
13540 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
13745 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
13845 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
13940 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
14040 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
14150 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more
14340 ftNone16277 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +150 more

About 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. 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.

Recreation

Hiking, fishing, wakeboarding, waterskiing, boating, sailing and road and mountain biking are just a few of the activities available in Glory Hole Recreation Area. Camping is also permitted in designated campsites. Equestrian trails are also present in the Peoria Wildlife Mitigation Area and open for the general public. Other interesting sites include Natural Bridges, which can be accessed from Parrott's Ferry Road and has a nice hiking trail and a creek that flows through a marble cave. The Table Mountain Trail provides visitors an opportunity to hike to the top of an extensive lava flow which occurred over nine million years ago.

Facilities

The campground provides modern amenities like flush toilets, showers and drinking water. Visitors will also find a full-service marina, boat launch, day-use areas, barbeque grills and a fish cleaning station. There is an amphitheater for Ranger programs and horseshoe pits in the Ironhorse campground. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided at each campsite.

Recreation Area entrance gates close at 9:00 PM, and open at 4:00 AM. Exit gates are never closed.

Natural Features

New Melones Lake is located in Northern California between the historic gold rush towns of Sonora and Angels Camp. The terrain varies from rolling hills to steep marble cliffs, and the vegetation consists of oaks, Ponderosa pines, chamise and buckbrush shrubs.

Visitors can experience the beauty of New Melones by hiking the many trails in the Tuttletown and Glory Hole Recreation Areas.

The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. For those who wish to venture outside the main recreation areas, there are many unique places to visit. Overall, the geography is quite varied and provides many opportunities for all types of recreation.

Nearby Attractions

Glory Hole Recreation Area is surrounded by many places of natural beauty including Natural Bridges, Camp Nine, Yosemite National Park, Stanislaus National Forest, Moaning Caverns, Big Trees State Park and Columbia State Park.

Angels Camp Museum, Calaveras County Museum and Sonora Military Museum also provide great opportunities for learning interesting information about the area.

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 as well.

143 monitored sitesRVs up to 90 ftNo hookups95 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

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, Angels Camp, CA 95222209-536-9094
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingInterpretive ProgramsJet SkiingKayakingMountain BikingNon-Motorized BoatingPaddle BoatingStar GazingSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWater SkiingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Glory Hole Recreation Area?

Reservations for Glory Hole Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 17,686 of 24,705 tracked site-nights are open (71.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 111 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 17:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Glory Hole Recreation Area?

Campsite Sniper detected 17 site-date openings at Glory Hole Recreation Area in the last 7 days, 44 over 30 days and 111 over the last 90.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Glory Hole Recreation Area?

427 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 005. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Glory Hole Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?

114 of the 135 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 90 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Glory Hole Recreation Area?

January 2027, with 3,429 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 4,185.

How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Glory Hole Recreation Area?

Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 6 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-15 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.

When is the next open date at Glory Hole Recreation Area?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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