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 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.

• Galice-Hellgate Back Country Byway
• Grave Creek to Marial Back Country Byway
• Lower Crooked River Back Country Byway
• Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
• South Fork John Day River Back Country Byway

Oregon State Scenic Byways and Tour Routes

• Journey Through Time State Scenic Byway
• High Desert Discovery State Scenic Byway
• Steens Loop State Tour Route
• East Steens State Tour Route
• Diamond Loop State Tour Route
• Cow Creek State Tour Route

National Scenic Byways and All American Roads

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

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>>>