Shaver Lake and the surrounding recreation area offers abundant outdoor fun.
Below is a list of just a sampling of the activities families come here to enjoy:
Snow skiing, water skiing, snowboarding, hiking, snowmobiling, snow shoeing, cross county skiing, bird hunting, bird watching, deer hunting, bear hunting, lake fishing, stream fishing, photographing the incredible scenery, riding ATV's/motorcycles, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and much more!
Snow skiing/Snowboarding: Visit China Peak Ski Resort . Six chair lifts, two rope tows, mid-lodge. Lots of challenging terrain for all skill levels. Snow board park. Snowmaking and an excellent grooming program keep the runs in excellent condition all season. A full range of lessons and packages are offered for skiing and boarding. A great family resort; central California's favorite! Located 25 minutes beyond Shaver Lake on Highway 168 and only 5 minutes from Huntington Lake.
China Peak Ski Resort
| Location: | Sierra National Forest at Huntington Lake, approximately 65 miles northeast of Fresno on Highway 168. |
| Hours: | 9am to 4pm daily, weather and conditions permitting. |
| Base elevation: | 7030 feet |
| Top elevation: | 8709 feet |
| Vertical feet: | 1679 feet |
| Lifts: | 6 chair lifts, 2 handle tows, 1 T-bar |
| Trails: | 40+ |
| Longest run: | Academy, 2.25 miles |
| Special terrain: | 3 Freestyle parks, Halfpipe, Family Fun zones |
| Snowmaking: | On at least one major run off of each lift |
| Terrain rating: | Beginner-11%, Low Intermediate-28%, Intermediate-33%, Advanced-28% |
Wishon Reservoir is also a PG&E Helms hydroelectric reservoir. It is located at the 6,600' elevation at the end of the paved road known as McKinley Grove Road (named after a mature grove of giant redwoods you'll see on the way). It is also about an hour from Shaver Lake. Wishon's fishing is very good. There is an RV Park and general store nearby for your camping and fishing supply needs. The trip to Wishon is worth the drive for the scenery alone. Take Dinkey Creek road to McKinley Grove Road, go right for another 35 minutes.
