Description

California, Glory Hole Recreation Area

Directions:

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.

Please see the Campbase map tab for the exact location.

Comment

New Melones Lake in the Glory Hole Recreation Area 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.  There are two campgrounds in the recreation area.  Big Oak Flat and Iron Horse Campground.  They are located near the New Melons Lake Marina at approximately 1,100 feet.  Iron Horse Campground and Big Oaks Campground have RV and tent camp spots.  ADA sites are available.  

A market with fuel and ice is available outside the park right at the Glory Hole Recreation Sign.