China Lake, California
China Lake: Situated in the Mojave Desert of Kern County at an elevation of 2264 feet, this arid playa is dominated by a sprawling United States Navy installation.
About
China Lake is a city located in the county of Kern in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about China Lake
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Kern County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.6508,-117.6617 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 03:31:47 (16th September 2026) |
| Weather | 63℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
China Lake is located at 35°39'3"N 117°39'42"W (35.6507900, -117.6617300).
China Lake map
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to China Lake, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111896 | Cerro Coso Community College | Ridgecrest (CA) | 93555-9571 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to China Lake, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOJ | Mojave, California | 15900 Sierra Highway | BUS |
| TEH | Tehachapi, California | Westside of Mullbery Street | BUS |
| BAR | Barstow Harvey House | 685 North First Avenue | RAIL |
| BBS | Barstow (Bus), California | 1611 East Main Street | BUS |
| LCS | Lancaster, California | 44812 Sierra Highway | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to China Lake.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgecr Post Office | Ridgecrest (CA) | 93555 |
| Inyokern Post Office | Inyokern (CA) | 93527 |
| Trona Post Office | Trona (CA) | 93562 |
| Johannesburg Post Office | Johannesburg (CA) | 93528 |
| Onyx Post Office | Onyx (CA) | 93255 |
Other cities in Kern County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kern County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield | 385,725 | The fifth most populous city in California and the center of the Bakersfield metropolitan area. |
| Delano | 53,041 | A city in Kern County, California. |
| Oildale | 32,684 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Ridgecrest | 29,135 | City in California |
| Wasco | 28,734 | City in California |
| Arvin | 21,757 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Shafter | 20,739 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Rosamond | 18,150 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| Greenfield | 17,644 | City in Monterey County, California, United States |
| Lamont | 15,120 | Census-designated place in Kern County, California |
| California City | 14,198 | City in Kern County, California |
| Tehachapi | 12,746 | City in California |
| McFarland | 12,482 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Golden Hills | 8,656 | Census designated place |
| Taft | 8,488 | City in Kern County, California, United States |
| Alta Sierra | 7,047 | Census-designated place in Nevada County, California |