Shoshoni
United States · Americas
About Shoshoni
Shoshoni is a small community in Northwest Wyoming. It is the gateway to the Wind River Canyon.
Shoshoni travel guide
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.
Getting there
Shoshoni is located at the intersection of US Route 20, US Route 26 and Wyoming Highway 789.
See
1 Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site (21 miles east of Shoshoni on US 20/26 to Moneta, then 14 miles south of Castle Garden Road), ☏ +1 307-332-8400. 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. (updated Feb 2026)
Do
1 Boysen State Park, 120 Boysen Dr, ☏ +1 307-876-2796. 24 hrs, year round, weather permitting. 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. (updated Feb 2026)
Eat
Hot Stuff Pizza, 110 W 2 Street (inside Exxon station), ☏ +1 307-876-2787. (updated Feb 2026)
Drink & nightlife
Lucky 5 Lounge, 205 E 2 Street, ☏ +1 307-876-2509. (updated Feb 2026)
Sleep
Cross Roads RV Park, 411 Idaho Street, ☏ +1 307-851-3083. (updated Feb 2026) Desert Inn and RV Park, 505 W 2 Street, ☏ +1 989-884-9876. (updated Feb 2026)
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.