Lower Deschutes River Back Country Byway
Driving Directions

Driving the Byway

The byway stretches north and south from Maupin.

Maupin--North Branch:

• Drive north from the Maupin bridge for 1/4th mile.
• Take the first left onto the Lower Deschutes Access Road. This road runs along the eastern bank of the river, and is paved.
• After about 10 miles you will come to a stop sign where the road intersects with Highway 216. At Highway 216 turn right (north) and continue about 1/2 mile to the first gravel road which will be on your left.
• Turn left (north) off of the pavement and follow the gravel road 24 miles to where it dead ends at Mack’s Canyon Campground. This is the north end of the byway.

Maupin--South Branch:

• Drive south from the Maupin bridge for less than 1/4th mile.
• Make the first right (south). This road runs right along the eastern bank of the river, is paved for three miles, and then will turn to rough gravel for one mile.
• The byway dead ends at a locked gate.