List of Nevada Scenic Byways


The U.S. state of Nevada maintains a system of scenic byways throughout the state. Currently, there are 20 designated state scenic byways. Some of these state scenic byways have also been incorporated into national byway designations.

State scenic byways

Nevada's scenic byway program was established by the Nevada Legislature in 1983. The Nevada Department of Transportation is the primary agency responsible for the program, and its director has the authority to add new byways into the system.
As of 2015, 20 road segments throughout Nevada have been designated as state scenic byways. The system comprises approximately of roads. Fifteen of the state's scenic byways overlap with state-maintained highways.
NameLength Length Southern or western terminusNorthern or eastern terminusDateDescription
Angel Lake RoadAngel LakeSR 232 in WellsFollows SR 231 as it traverses through the East Humboldt Range in Elko County towards Angel Lake.-
Baker RoadNevada–Utah state lineUS 6/US 50Follows SR 487 in White Pine County via the town of Baker, providing access to Great Basin National Park.-
Deer Creek RoadSR 157 in Mount CharlestonSR 156 near Lee CanyonFollows SR 158 as it traverses through the Spring Mountains between Kyle Canyon and Lee Canyon in Clark County.-
Gerlach RoadMarble Dam RoadNorth of NixonFollows SR 477 in Washoe County near Nixon on the east side of Pyramid Lake within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.-
Kyle Canyon RoadMount CharlestonNorthwest of Las VegasFollows SR 157 in Clark County northwest of Las Vegas through Kyle Canyon in the Spring Mountains towards Mount Charleston.-
Lamoille Canyon RoadRuby MountainsSR 227 near Lamoille?Follows National Forest Road 660 in Elko County, through Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains.-
Lehman Caves RoadGreat Basin National ParkSR 487 in BakerFollows SR 488 in White Pine County from Baker to the main gate of Great Basin National Park.-
Mt. Charleston/Lee Canyon RoadLee Canyon in Mount CharlestonUS 95 northwest of Las VegasFollows SR 156 as it traverses through the Spring Mountains towards Lee Canyon in Clark County.-
Mt. Rose HighwaySR 28 in Incline Villagesouthwest of RenoFollows SR 431 in Washoe County. Passes by the Mount Rose Wilderness via the highest year-round pass in the Sierra Nevada at -
North Las Vegas StripSahara Avenue in Las VegasWashington Avenue in Las VegasFollows Las Vegas Boulevard through Downtown Las Vegas in Clark County.-
North Shore RoadUS 50 near Spooner LakeNevada–California state line at Crystal BayFollows SR 28 in western Nevada along the northern and eastern shores of Lake Tahoe.-
Pyramid Lake RoadPyramid Lake Indian Reservation boundary south of SutcliffeWarrior PointFollows SR 445 in Washoe County along the western shore of Pyramid Lake within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.-
Red Rock RoadSouth boundary of Red Rock Canyon NCA near Blue DiamondEast boundary of Red Rock Canyon NCA in Las VegasFollows SR 159 through the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area west of Las Vegas in Clark County.-
South Las Vegas StripRussell Road in ParadiseSahara Avenue in Las VegasAmerica's first nighttime scenic byway; Follows Las Vegas Boulevard along the Las Vegas Strip in Clark County.-
Sutcliffe/Nixon RoadSR 445 southeast of SutcliffeSR 447 in NixonFollows SR 446 in Washoe County along the southern shore of Pyramid Lake within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation.-
US 6/US 50/US 93south of ElyNevada–Utah state lineFollows US 6/US 50/US 93 in White Pine County near the northern reaches of Great Basin National Park.-
US 50Nevada–California state line at StatelineWest of Carson CityFollows US 50 in western Nevada along the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe and down through the Carson Range towards Carson City.-
US 93 SR 318 near Crystal SpringsUS 6/US 50 at Majors Place?Nevada's first scenic byway; Follows US 93 in Lincoln and White Pine counties via Caliente and Pioche. Connects five state parks and Great Basin National Park.-
Valley of Fire RoadWest entrance to Valley of Fire State ParkEast entrance to Valley of Fire State ParkFollows Valley of Fire Road through Valley of Fire State Park in Clark County.-
White Domes RoadValley of Fire RoadEnd of pavement near White DomesFollows White Domes Road in Valley of Fire State Park, Clark County.-

Nationally designated scenic byways

The National Scenic Byways program has four listings in Nevada, including one All-American Road. Additionally, one byway is part of the National Forest Scenic Byway program. All national byway designations comprise one or more of the Nevada scenic byways above.