Shoshone
Death Valley Gateway
State: California
County: Inyo County
Founded: 1910
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: Mining town
Shoshone is a tiny hamlet on the edge of Death Valley with about 31 residents. It serves as a gateway to the national park. The Shoshone Museum has local history and minerals. Originally a borax mining town.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Fall-Spring
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Population 31
- Death Valley gateway
- Borax mining origins
Location
Address: Shoshone, CA
Coordinates: 35.9667, -116.2667