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Shafer: Backcountry Campsite

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Shafer Backcountry Campsite is located near Canyonlands National Park, offering a landscape of canyons and mesas. Temperatures can range from highs of 100°F in summer to lows of 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Island in the Sky district and Dead Horse Point State Park.

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Canyonlands National Park

You must have an overnight permit for all overnight trips along the White Rim. You can obtain a permit from https://www.recreation.gov/permits/4675315 Shafer The campsite is surrounded by canyon walls, but they provide little protection from the sun and wind. A small ridge adjacent to the campsite provides some shade in the late afternoon and possible protection from the wind. The site is large with good flat spots and a packed dirt base. Limits: 15 people and 3 vehicles Toilets: The site has a private toilet. River Access: The site has no river access. Bicyclists and four-wheel drivers must stay in designated campsites. There are 20 individual campsites arranged in 10 camping areas. There are toilets at each area. When there is more than one campsite at a location, they are generally positioned to be out of earshot and, as much as possible, sight of each other. Each campsite accommodates up to 15 people and 3 vehicles. Motorbikes and trailers are considered vehicles for these group size limits. Keep all camp activities within the post that mark the campsite boundaries. Campfires are not permitted.

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Shafer: Backcountry Campsite is located in Utah

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38.46592269 N
109.78164855 W

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Reviewed Jun. 20, 2024

Points for the views, otherwise meh

We spent several days camping in Canyonlands backcountry and this was our first stop. It has great views but otherwise I would suggest to skip it and move on to the next one. The cons:

  1. All sites are too close to the toilet and it smells and attracts flies
  2. For whatever reason they put boulders so you couldn’t actually drive to your camp site!! Apparently we were supposed to park at the toilet and schlep all of our stuff up the hill to the campsite? We were able to move one boulder and drive onto it but not everyone might be that lucky
  3. No shade or shelter whatsoever. We used our car awning but if you have a rooftop tent/ awning you are counting on see above about the dumb boulders
  4. lots of flies and bugs probably due to the toilet and some proximity to the river
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Reviewed Nov. 1, 2020

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This was our first taste of the white rim trail. Shaffer is steep. But well maintained

  • Review photo of Shafer: Backcountry Campsite by Lacey O., November 1, 2020