Overview
Shoshoni is a small community in Northwest Wyoming. It is the gateway to the Wind River Canyon.
1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Shoshoni
Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
A 6x1-mile region of vertical cliff faces with extensive petroglyph images incised in the rock faces. The glyphs include images of water turtles and circular shields, as well as human and animal figures. Please note ther…
Boysen State Park
Boysen State Park covers more than 35,000 acres (14,000 ha) surrounding the Boysen Reservoir at the mouth of the Wind River Canyon. The park offers multiple campgrounds, boat launches, and a privately operated marina.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 89°F; winter lows dip to about 15°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Casper)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RIW Central Wyoming Regional Airport, Riverton — 21 mi away. Directions
- CPR Casper-Natrona County International Airport, Casper — 87 mi away. Directions
- SLC Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City — 261 mi away (major hub). Directions
Shoshoni is located at the intersection of US Route 20, US Route 26 and Wyoming Highway 789.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
- Lunch Hot Stuff Pizza
- Afternoon Boysen State Park
- Evening Lucky 5 Lounge
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Shoshoni is named for the Shoshone Indian tribe, most of whom live on the nearby Wind River Indian Reservation. Established as a railroad and mining town, Shoshoni lies at the intersection of U.S. Routes 20 and 26, which together were formerly known as the "Yellowstone Highway", and sees a dramatic increase in visitors in the summer when roads to Yellowstone National Park are open. Visitors also stop to camp and fish at nearby Boysen Reservoir and the surrounding Boysen State Park. Anglers participate in fishing derbies at the reservoir, including an ice fishing derby in the winter.
Ranching is, and has been for decades, the major agricultural endeavor in the nearby area.
Get in
Shoshoni is located at the intersection of US Route 20, US Route 26 and Wyoming Highway 789.
See
See Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
A 6x1-mile region of vertical cliff faces with extensive petroglyph images incised in the rock faces. The glyphs include images of water turtles and circular shields, as well as human and animal figures. Please note there are no restroom facilities onsite.
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