South Fork John Day River Back Country Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

From Dayville:

• Start the byway in Dayville going southeast on US 26.
• Turn slightly right (southwest) to go on to Country Road 42.
• Follow CR 42 for 9 miles.
• Turn slightly left (east) onto South Fork Rd.
• Take a sharp left (east) toward Sundstrom and go east through town.
• Take a sharp left (northeast) to get back on South Fork Rd.
• The road will loop around sharply to go back southwest.
• Continue to follow South Fork Road south for 15 miles.
• Stay right (west) at the fork to go on to South John Day Rd.
• Stay straight (southwest) to stay on South Fork John Day Rd.
• Turn left (southeast) to stay on South Fork John Day Rd.
• Turn slightly left (east) to go on to CR 63.
• Follow CR 63 for 7 miles and go through Izee.
• Stay on CR 63 going south until it merges with CR 68.
• Follow CR 68 south until the road ends.
• This is where the byway ends as well.