Glory Hole Recreation Area

Camped on Big Oak side in site 102 towards the end of June. Tent site: very dry and dusty. No level area for a tent unfortunately. Found a spot that wasn't too bad by the tree though. Howere, the sun was beating down on our tent by 7am. It was getting to hot to sleep in. Didn't get shade over the tent until 2-3pm. Picnic table: The picnic table got shade a little earlier but definitely recommended bringing a canopy to place over it. It's level and cemented into the ground so it can't be moved. Bathroom: short minute walk to bathroom. Lighted. One power outlet. 2 sinks with hazy mirrors 1 toilet stall. 1 shower stall with a dry changing area. Hot water is available. Coin operated, quarters only. Trash bin: less than a 30 second walk. Didn't smell at the camp site. Access to the lake: depends on the lake level. When I went, the lake was pretty full. I believe it measured at like 1060ft. The walk down was like 45 degree, lots of high dried grass and weeds. You basically make a trail for yourself or hope there is already one. The descent is about 5 mins. There isn't any nice flat spot for sitting or setting up a chair. It's doable though. Not muddy and a little rocky. Water quality: ok for swimming. Close to shore is definitely more dirty because you can definitely disturb the debris on the shore line. If you swim about 10ft out, it's much cooler and cleaner. No shallow area around. 5ft from shore is about 5ft deep. Life jacket recommended. Parking: Fits my 2005 Tundra double cab and boat plus trailer fine. I would say total length of the space is about 40ft. Narrow for the trailer though. There is some shade for the car up until like 9am and after 2pm. Proximity to other camp sites: kinda close and open so you can definitely see your neighbors and vice versa. Distance wise is probably 40ft-50ft only. Park rangers: they drove around a lot but didn't enforce quiet hours or parking rules. Note: this campsite is close to the boat houses so you may hear music all night. Don't know if there are quiet rules for the lake.

The water is very low, but I give it 5 stars because of the Park Rangers.. extremely sweet, attentive and helpful.. They absolutely rock.

The store on the campsite was closed for the season (we weren't aware). The lake is not in walking distance of the camp site and a bit if a drive...Couldn't find a reception area for kids to play at a beach area. However we had a great camping spot and lots of family fun! I think this campsite is better suited for RVs and Trailers...not so much tent camping. But we had a great time overall :)

Stayed the Friday night before Memorial Day weekend. Quiet, serene. Beautiful sunset followed by a magnificent full moon rising up over the lake. I’ll be back!

We usually come here late in the year. The boat ramp situation is sketchy if the water level is down, you really should have 4x4. This year the water level is about as good as I’ve seen it so super nice launch area. Camping is always good and it’s near Angels Camp so if you need something from town, it’s easy but you still feel like you’re out in nature. Quiet time is 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. That means no music or generators. I feel like a 7:00 AM start time would be more reasonable, particularly for folks with RV camping since most people would want coffee and or breakfast before 8 and might need a generator for that.