China Peak Mountain Resort
Standing 5 mi east of Big Creek, China Peak Mountain Resort is a ski area. For the coldest days, look to January, February, March, April, November and December (46–53°F highs).
A ski area, 5 mi east of Big Creek
Big Creek is the nearest base
Big Creek is 5 miles west, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Fresno
Fresno is about 47 miles southwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Weather through the year
A visit to China Peak Mountain can follow the seasons below.
Places to stay near China Peak Mountain Resort
Lodging nearby is in Shaver Lake (14) and Big Creek (5).
Shaver Lake
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
371 people · 81% vacation homes
13 mi southwest of China Peak Mountain
Compare 7 towns
| Town | From China Peak Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaver Lake 81% vacation homes | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 14 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 371 | $612K | — |
| Big Creek 56% vacation homes | 5 mi west | 10 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 69 | $362K | — |
| Mammoth Lakes 57% vacation homes | 29 mi north | 45 min | 84 48 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 10 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 6,867 | $867K | C |
| Oakhurst | 27 mi west | 40 min | 44 22 hotels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 10 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 6,091 | $393K | — |
| Bass Lake 69% vacation homes | 23 mi west | 35 min | 15 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 499 | — | — |
| North Fork | 20 mi west | 30 min | 4 1 motel · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,999 | $383K | — |
| Coarsegold | 30 mi west | 45 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 3,967 | $350K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
What else is near China Peak Mountain
These well-known sights sit within 66 miles.
Big draw66 mi MountainMount Whitney
Big draw41 mi National ParkYosemite National Park4.3M visitors a year
Big draw50 mi National ParkSequoia National Park1.4M visitors a year
Big draw41 mi MountainHalf Dome
55 mi LakeMono Lake
40 mi National ParkKings Canyon National Park780K visitors a year
30 mi Ski areaMammoth Mountain153 runs · 2,962 ft vertical
65 mi National Historic SiteManzanar National Historic Site96K visitors a yearPhoto credits
Mount Whitney: Geographer (talk · contribs), CC BY 1.0 · Yosemite National Park: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Sequoia National Park: Alberto Carrasco Casado, CC BY 2.0 · Half Dome: Jon Sullivan, Public domain · Mono Lake: File:Mono lake sat.jpg: created by NASA Rotation and crop: Hike395, Public domain · Kings Canyon National Park: NileGuide.com (Josh Steinitz), CC BY 2.0 · Mammoth Mountain: Hike395 (talk · contribs), CC BY 3.0 · Manzanar National Historic Site: Dorothea Lange, Public domain
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Asked about China Peak Mountain
What town is China Peak Mountain Resort near?
Big Creek, CA, about 5 miles west.
How far is China Peak Mountain Resort from Fresno?
About 47 miles southwest of Fresno, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to China Peak Mountain Resort?
Mammoth Yosemite (MMH), about 33 miles away. The nearest big hub is Fresno Yosemite (FAT), about 44 miles.
Where should I stay near China Peak Mountain Resort?
Shaver Lake (13 mi, 14 places to stay), Big Creek (5 mi, 5 places to stay) and Mammoth Lakes (29 mi, 84 places to stay).
What locals in Big Creek say
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Big Creek’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.