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Shoshoni
Spend a half‑day at Boysen State Park and Castle Gardens petroglyphs; stay only if using Shoshoni as a gateway to Wind River Canyon or Yellowstone.
Shoshoni is a small crossroads town in northwest Wyoming, best known as the gateway to the Wind River Canyon, Boysen Reservoir and nearby petroglyph sites. With a car, a few hours cover the main attractions; an overnight is useful for fishing trips or as a stop before heading to Yellowstone.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Sep (roads to Yellowstone open, warm weather for fishing)
- avoid Nov–Mar (snow, road closures to Yellowstone)
- Airport
- CPR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Shoshoni911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shoshoni, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyShoshoni is low‑crime; main risks are winter road closures and remote outdoor conditions.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police / fire / ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCPR Casper–Natrona County International Airport (about 70 km (45 mi) east, shuttle or rental car needed).CPR Casper–Natrona County International Airport (about 45 mi (70 km) east, shuttle or rental car needed).
- Getting aroundA rental car is essential; the town is at the junction of US‑20, US‑26 and WY‑789.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at local café$2–$3
- Street or quick mealPizza slice (Hot Stuff Pizza)$8–$12
- Budget bedRV site (full hook‑up), a night, per personUS$30
- Mid-range bedCabin or motel room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedCabin or motel room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$110 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CPR Casper–Natrona County International Airport (about 70 km (45 mi) east, shuttle or rental car needed)CPR Casper–Natrona County International Airport (about 45 mi (70 km) east, shuttle or rental car needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Avoid
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Mar
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Dec
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shoshoni: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
5 rd
Feb
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
5 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
6 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Nov
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
5 rd
Dec
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A rental car is essential; the town is at the junction of US‑20, US‑26 and WY‑789. No public transit.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Boysen State Park
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Drive west on US‑20/26, about 5 km (3.1 mi)Drive west on US‑20/26, about 3.1 mi (5 km)
Boat launch, campgrounds and fishing; year‑round access.
Castle Gardens Petroglyph Site
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Drive east on US‑20/26 to Moneta, then south 14 mi on Castle Garden Rd
No facilities; bring supplies.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cross Roads RV Park
RV sites and cabins, convenient to US‑20/26
Desert Inn and RV Park
Full‑service RV park with cabins
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–$110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–$180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Cabin or motel room1 × 1 night × US$120 | US$120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$110 | US$220 |
| Car rental (compact, 3‑day)2 × US$180 · Check insurance coverage. | US$360 |
| Boysen State Park day‑use fee2 × US$10 · check | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$72 |
| Trip total≈ US$396 per person per day, bed included | US$792 |
2026 estimate; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at local café | $2–$3 |
| Pizza slice (Hot Stuff Pizza) | $8–$12 |
| Gasoline (per gallon) | $3.5–$4.0 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winter snow can close the Yellowstone Highway (US‑20/26) north of Shoshoni.
- Petroglyph site has no restroom facilities; bring water.
- Summer can be busy at Boysen Reservoir; camp sites fill early.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
U.S. consulates are in Cheyenne and Denver; nearest for foreign nationals.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Car rental (compact, 3 days): ≈ $150 total, pick up at CPR
Say or show
- ¿Dónde está la gasolinera más cercana? — Where is the nearest gas station? (donde está la gasolinera más cercana)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta una noche en el parque de RV? — How much for a night at the RV park? (cuánto cuesta una noche en el parque de RV)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Shoshoni. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (roads to Yellowstone open, warm weather for fishing) · avoid Nov–Mar (snow, road closures to Yellowstone) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental guide for CPR → Shoshoni.
- Include fishing‑derby schedule (check seasonal dates).
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