Glory Hole Ramp is a public boat launch facility at New Melones Lake offering 706 paved parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, courtesy docks, and restrooms. Currently operating 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.

, all boats must complete a mandatory 30-day quarantine period (marked with seals) to prevent invasive mussel spread before launching. Hand-launched vessels like kayaks and paddleboards with electric trolling motors only do not require the quarantine process.