Thousand Lake Mountain Road

Thousand Lakes Mountain Road is a scenic traverse from the Capital Reef desert to the tall pines within Fishlake National Forest. Also known as Polk Creek Road, this maintained dirt and rock trail winds its way between vastly different environments. One minute you’re surrounded by pines and colorful aspen, with snow in the shady spots, the next, you’re in sandy desert scrub brush with towering buttes. In dry conditions, this semi-maintained dirt and rock road can be completed in 2WD vehicles equipped with durable tires. Camping within the National Forest boundary is abundant. There are numerous campsites with flat grassy areas and breathtaking, unobstructed sunrise views across the San Rafael Swell. The trail is only open during dry conditions; winter months are dependent on the snow melt.