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Submission
**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.
Last stop on our way up to Island in the sky visit center. Ascended the Shafer trail in my Raptor with no problems. I was told that the path was amazing, I was laser focused on the trail and my driving. Pucker level 9/10.
We went down the Shafer Trail while at Canyonlands. The switch backs were super cool and trilling. Two way traffic at times and cars going up have the right a way just as an fyi. The views along the trail were amazing and we also seen Thelma and Louise point. We took it in a 2015 Yukon Denali 2wd with no issues. There are some rough areas with some rock drop offs that we were right above the clearance.
A great 4wheel drive and have been on the trail several times. Beautiful views and scenic views.
