Scenic Drives USA

McKenzie - Santiam Pass Loop is located in west-central Oregon about 22 miles northwest of Bend. The byway begins in Sisters on US 20 and forms a loop drive back to Sisters. It follows OR 126, OR 242, and US 20 for a total of 82 miles. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. Motorhomes over 22 feet long and vehicles pulling trailers are discouraged from traveling OR 242. US Highway 20 and OR 126 normally remain open year-round; OR 242 is closed November to early July.

Nestucca River is in northwest Oregon about 32 miles north of Salem. It begins in Carlton and travels west to Beaver on US 101. The byway is 45 miles long and follows Meadow Lake Road, Nestucca Access Road, and Blaine Road. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles; a small segment is unpaved. Eleven miles are officially designated a Back Country Byway. Nestucca River generally remains open year-round; snow and ice may occasionally close some portions.

Outback Scenic Byway begins near La Pine in central Oregon. It follows OR 31 and US 395 south to New Pine Creek. A small segment follows CR 5-10 to Fort Rock. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. Outback Scenic Byway is 165 miles long and remains open year-round.

Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive is in west-central Oregon about 40 miles east of Eugene. It begins just east of Blue River and travels south to Westfir. The byway is 65 miles long and follows FSR 19, which is a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. Travelers can pick up an audio cassette tape of the tour from ranger stations in Blue River or Oakridge. The tape is free and is returned when you complete the drive. Robert Aufderheide Memorial Drive is generally open April through October.

Rogue - Coquille is in southwest Oregon approximately 25 miles southeast of Coos Bay. It is 83 miles long and follows OR 242, CR 219, CR 595, and FSR 33. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles and are usually open all year.