Outback Scenic Byway


The Outback Scenic Byway is a designated National Scenic Byway on Oregon state highways that features the scenic rugged landscape of Central Oregon.

Route description

The byway starts in La Pine and runs southeast on Oregon Route 31 for most of its length, then continues at the intersection with U.S. Route 395 to the Oregon-California border ending directly in New [Pine Creek, Oregon|New Pine Creek]. The byway consists of 2-lane, rural roads for its entire length.
It passes multiple natural attractions including Fort Rock State Park, Hole-in-the-Ground and Summer Lake [Hot Springs].
The 4 lakes running along the byway are Goose Lake, Lake Albert, Silver Lake and Summer Lake.