Shafer Backcountry Campsite
About this site
Shafer Backcountry Campsite is located in the Island in the Sky district of Canyonlands National Park along the White Rim Trail. The site is surrounded by canyon walls with a small ridge adjacent providing 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. Capacity: 15 people and 3 vehicles. Amenities: private toilet. No river access. An overnight permit is required for all overnight trips along the White Rim. Permits can be obtained at recreation.gov.
Amenities & access
Access
- Hike-in access
Amenities
- Toilets
Contact
Location
38.466049, -109.781568
Reviews (1)
- 5C
Camper
August 31, 2025
Awesome spot to camp! Tucked right into the canyon with no other camps nearby it feels nicely isolated. There is a pit toilet right where you park that other people use during the day. You will need to reserve well ahead of time to get any of the spots on the White Rim trail. The road down into the canyon was somewhat anxiety inducing, but not too bad with a 4wd vehicle. We went in mid October and the weather was perfect. Would definitely come back!
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