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Shoshone RV Park
Overview
Shoshone RV Park serves as a tranquil basecamp for travelers entering the southeastern reaches of the Mojave Desert. Located in the historic village of Shoshone, California, this park provides a unique desert oasis experience characterized by its heritage and quiet surroundings. It offers a slower pace of life, inviting guests to settle in and enjoy the stark beauty of the high desert landscape while remaining close to iconic natural wonders.
Location & Surroundings
Nestled near the southern entrance of Death Valley National Park, the park is surrounded by vast mountain ranges and open desert plains. The location is famous for its unique geography and proximity to the Amargosa River. Visitors are treated to expansive night skies perfect for stargazing and a landscape that shifts from rugged badlands to lush riparian areas, providing a diverse backdrop for your RV stay.
Amenities & Park Features
The standout feature of this destination is the warm mineral springs pool, which offers a relaxing soak after a day of desert exploration. The park provides full hookup sites with both 30 and 50-amp service to accommodate most rigs comfortably. Guests also have access to essential facilities including:
- Clean restrooms and showers
- A convenient laundromat
- Pet-friendly spaces for travelers with animals
- Access to a local library and community fire pits
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Adventure seekers will find themselves ideally positioned to explore the China Ranch Date Farm and the various hiking trails within the Amargosa Canyon. Being just minutes from the national park boundary allows for easy day trips to Badwater Basin and Dante's View. For those interested in local culture, the Shoshone Museum offers fascinating insights into the region’s mining history and prehistoric fossils found in the area.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is an excellent choice for Death Valley explorers and birdwatchers who prefer a more intimate and quiet setting than the larger national park campgrounds. It appeals to nature lovers and history enthusiasts looking for an authentic desert experience. If you value a peaceful atmosphere and the luxury of a natural warm spring, this historic stopover is a perfect fit for your travel style.
Amenities
- Tenting
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Rentals
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Discounts
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Steven Rank
Right on the highway and in and out of death Valley it’s just oasis of an RV park. Just 25 miles out of Pahrump where you can find them all the major shopping and etc.. It’s certainly not fancy as it’s all gravel, but it does offer full hook up, which is a real necessity for most Travelers. The cider kind of random but most often fair amount of privacy. Fed my underwater springs is a puffer fish pond that provides a stream throughout the facility. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Matt Mauceri
So we booked this for the location. We wanted a full hookup RV spot outside DV. Check. Pool isn't open. (No reduced rates either!) No fire pits at campsites, and apparently they won't even allow a self contained propane fire pit either. Older woman working there was very combative. She was enough I wanted to leave and go dry camp in the desert down the street. I wouldn't come back here. We should have stayed in Tecopa or up at Longstreet.
Ryan Murphy
A nice quiet spot. The layout is a little confusing and other than the wash room theres not many amenities. The wifi works great.
Taras Shpak
I reserved a place for my RV and requested a 10 PM arrival. My reservation was confirmed, but then I received a message saying check-in is only possible until 9 PM because of “quiet hours.” When I asked to cancel and get a refund, they refused. At every other RV park I’ve stayed at, late arrivals are not a problem — you either get your spot assignment in advance or check in the next morning. They should not confirm bookings they cannot honor. Confirming and then refusing both the request and a refund is unprofessional. The management’s behavior was unpleasant and unfriendly. I cannot recommend this RV park.
Elizabeth Stewart
Campsites each has wind walls with a bench and a shelf for a little gas grill top. The individual sites each had a picnic table too. There is a laundry site with the bathrooms and shower on the backside. There's even a small library building next to the communal fire pit. No pits at individual or group sides. Check in only available until 9pm. There is an outdoor hotspring pool just a short walk from the campground. Perfect location to explore the Shoshone area. We did the whole birding loop behind the museum down the street. $35 for a campsite is on the higher end but beats the hotel prices in the area