Back Country Byways and Driving Tours

Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, or merely enjoy a relaxing drive in the country, the Pacific Northwest’s collection of All American Roads, National and State Scenic Byways, and Backcountry Byways offered by BLM and its partners will take you there.

BLM Back Country Byways

BLM Back Country Byways in Oregon

Backcountry Byways showcase the variety and richness of the Northwest's public lands off-the-beaten track. Most of the byways are either paved or graded gravel and dirt roads, passable in ordinary passenger cars. Others are safely driven only in a high-clearance truck or 4-wheel drive vehicle.

  • Christmas Valley Back Country Byway
  • Lakeview to Steens Back Country Byway
  • Snake River-Mormon Basin Back Country Byway
  • Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway
  • Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway
  • Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway
  • Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
  • Quartzville Back Country Byway
  • Nestucca River Back Country Byway
  • South-Fork Alsea River Back Country Byway
  • South Fork John Day River Back Country Byway

    • For additional information on specific byways, contact: http://www.byways.org/explore/byways/other/blm

    Byways

    National Scenic Byways and All American Roads

  • Hells Canyon All American Road
  • Oregon Outback National Scenic Byway
  • Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway

    • For more information, on these and other national scenic byways, visit: http://www.byways.org

    Driving BLM Roads

    Road conditions can inhibit your ability to drive our scenic byways. Please check for any conditions that exist before you make your trip. For more information about traveling BLM roads, please see the "Traveling BLM Roads" section on our Safety page>>>