High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway
Places to Visit

  • Burns (OR)

    Gateway to the High Desert Discovery Scenic Byway and Steens Mountain, Burns has much to offer for those that love the outdoors.

    Location:

    On US 20

  • Malheur Lake and National Wildlife Refuge (OR)

    The Malheur National Wildlife Refuge contains 185,540 acres of marshes, uplands and lake beds located almost 4,000 feet above sea level.

    Location:

    32 miles southeast of Burns

  • Malheur National Forest (OR)

    The 1.7 million acre Malheur National Forest is located in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon.

    Location:

    Eastern Oregon

  • Ochoco National Forest (OR)

    Part of the Deschutes National Forest and has 1.8 million acres that include five wilderness areas, lakes and reservoirs, and approximately 1,400 miles of trails.

    Distance from byway: On the byway
    Directions:

    Travel North of Burns on SR 208.