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GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA

CA · New Melones Lake

GLORY HOLE RECREATION AREA is generally easy to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in February (4/10) and eases to its lowest in May (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan3
  2. Feb4
  3. Mar3
  4. Apr3
  5. May2
  6. Jun3
  7. Jul3
  8. Aug2
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct2
  11. Nov2
  12. Dec2
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (February), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.

Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 144 RV sites
  • 11 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 90 ft

Activities: INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, BIRDING, WATER SKIING, SWIMMING SITE, WATER ACCESS, BOATING, BIKING, JET SKIING, KAYAKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, PADDLE BOATING, STAR GAZING, SWIMMING, DAY USE AREA, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING

Location

Where it is