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ShoshoneShoshone, California
Skip unless you need a bed between Death Valley and Las Vegas: 30 min to the park entrance, one inn, one café, no reason to linger.
Shoshone is a former mining town of 31 people at the junction of CA-127 and CA-178, 30 minutes south of Death Valley's Furnace Creek. It has one inn, one café and no grocery store. Use it as a sleep stop on a Death Valley–Las Vegas drive, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat)
- Airport
- LAS
- 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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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 Shoshone911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Shoshone, 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
- SafetyExtreme heat and isolation are the real risks.
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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.
- AirportLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid International (About 2 h 15 min drive east via NV-160 and CA-127).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- BeerBeer (bottle)$5–7
- Budget bedShoshone Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$100
- Mid-range bedShoshone Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$130
- High-end bedShoshone Inn double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$130 · High US$200
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
- LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid International (About 2 h 15 min drive east via NV-160 and CA-127)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Jul
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Aug
Avoid
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
Sep
not flagged
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shoshone: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
1 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1 rd
Jun
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Jul
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
1 rd
Aug
41°C (106°F)106°F (41°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Sep
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
1 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 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
You need a car. No public transport within the village.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Death Valley National Park
goDoor to door: 30 min
CA-178 west, about 30 min to Furnace Creek
Enter via the west entrance; check road closures in summer.
Death Valley Junction
goDoor to door: 10 min
CA-127 north, about 10 min
Tiny historic stop with the Amargosa Opera House.
Las Vegas
goDoor to door: 2 h 15 min
CA-127 east then NV-160, about 2 h 15 min
Direct drive; no services in between.
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.
Shoshone village
One inn (Shoshone Inn) at the junction of SR 127 and SR 178; 16 rooms in period-style buildings.
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
- $80–120 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Shoshone Inn double room1 × 1 night × US$130 | US$130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Meal at Crowbar Café (dinner + drink)2 × US$30 · check | US$60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$45 |
| Trip total≈ US$248 per person per day, bed included | US$495 |
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2026 estimate in USD; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Burger at Crowbar Café | $12–18 |
| Beer (bottle) | $5–7 |
| Shoshone Inn double room | $100–160 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No fuel station in Shoshone: fill up in Baker or Pahrump.
- No grocery store: bring snacks and water.
- Cell service is patchy; download maps offline.
- Summer temperatures exceed 45 °C (113 °F); carry extra water.Summer temperatures exceed 113 °F (45 °C); carry extra water.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shoshone → Furnace Creek (Death Valley): about 30 min by car
- Shoshone → Las Vegas: about 2 h 15 min by car
No public transport. Cell service is unreliable; download maps before you arrive.
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 Shoshone. 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: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (extreme heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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