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CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

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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Shafer Backcountry Campsite — Canyonlands National Park is located in Utah

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38.46592269 N
109.78164855 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed

Features

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  • Reservable
  • Toilets
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2 Reviews

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

A+ views

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

  • Review photo of Shafer Backcountry Campsite — Canyonlands National Park by Lacey O., November 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Shafer Backcountry Campsite — Canyonlands National Park have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Shafer Backcountry Campsite — Canyonlands National Park does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Shafer Backcountry Campsite — Canyonlands National Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.