Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway Guide

BLM backcountry byways serve a unique niche in providing an off-the-beaten-path adventure through landscape settings as diverse as the West itself. The BLM currently manages 54 designated National Back Country Byways totaling approximately 2,952 miles in 11 western states. The Owyhee Uplands Backcountry Byway, known locally as the Mud Flat Road, is the primary access to central Owyhee County. From there, many other roads and primitive vehicle routes access more remote areas including four Wilderness areas and three Wild and Scenic Rivers.