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Shafer Trail: Shafer Camp

Shafer Camp is a small campground on the dirt road in Shafer Canyon in Canyonlands National
Park, near the eastern boundary of the park. It has room for several tents. Much of the
ground is pebbly, so finding a good place to pitch a tent can be a challenge.

The first four photos were taken when I passed Shafer Camp on my way to the White Rim
Trail (another gallery) to inspect the Goose Neck from two viewpoints. The remaining
shots were taken after I had returned and set up camp. I was the only one there.
Experimenting with time exposures in the moonlight was fun. The next day was full moon.

Shafer Camp is at the center of this WikiMapia aerial view (click on any rectangle for
information): http://www.wikimapia.org/#y=38466358&x=-109781141&z=14&l=0&m=a&v=2 .
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Parking lot and pit toilet
Parking lot and pit toilet
View to the northeast
View to the northeast
View to the east of Shafer Trail
View to the east of Shafer Trail
Scenery by campsites
Scenery by campsites
Moon over Shafer Camp
Moon over Shafer Camp
Updating my journal under the stars and moon
Updating my journal under the stars and moon
Tent by moonlight
Tent by moonlight
Shafer Boy and tent with moon light, candlelight, and Photoshop
Shafer Boy and tent with moon light, candlelight, and Photoshop
Tent by dawn's light
Tent by dawn's light
First light on the rocks
First light on the rocks
Packed up and ready to move out for some exploring
Packed up and ready to move out for some exploring