China Peak
Lakeshore, California
China Peak has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 22°C and a low around 10°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Sierra Nevada, with 474 m · 1,560 ft of vertical drop. China Peak typically opens around December 10 and closes around April 5.
Snow forecast
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Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 2,147 m · 7,040 ft
- Summit · China Peak
- 2,621 m · 8,600 ft
- Vertical drop
- 474 m · 1,560 ft
- Mountain range
- Sierra Nevada
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- December 10 – April 5
Parking
- Preferred parking daily (weekends/holidays until 11am, cash)
- $30 / day
- Preferred parking seasonal permit 2026/27
- $300 / season
Preferred parking (lower two lots) weekends/holidays until 11am via seasonal ($300, mailed from Nov 1) or daily ($30 cash, limited FCFS) per skichinapeak.com/preferred-parking; starts when Chair 1 opens or Dec 19, 2026 whichever first. Holidays listed on page (subject to change). General day parking in East/other lots free after preferred window / midweek. RV overnight is a separate reserved product with its own nightly rates.
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does China Peak open for the season?
- China Peak typically opens around December 10 and closes around April 5. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is China Peak open right now?
- China Peak is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at China Peak?
- Yes — China Peak has parking. Parking is paid — Preferred parking daily (weekends/holidays until 11am, cash) costs $30 / day. No reservation is required.
- Where is China Peak and how high is it?
- China Peak is a ski resort in Lakeshore, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Its base sits at 2,147 m · 7,040 ft, rising to a summit of 2,621 m · 8,600 ft at China Peak, giving a vertical drop of 474 m · 1,560 ft.