Fishing spot: Lakeview to Steens Back Country Byway

Verified source data

Fishing feature type

Federal recreation area with fishing

Managing agency

Bureau of Land Management

Address

BLM Burns District Office, 28910 Hwy 20 West, Hines, 97738, OR

State

97738

City

Hines

Fee details

No fees.

Source directions

Access to the Byway can be reached from the west via State Highway 140 six miles north of Lakeview, Oregon and from the east via State Highway 205 south of Frenchglen, Oregon. The total length between access points is about 90 miles. This includes 40 miles of paved and 50 miles of graveled road suitable for passenger car travel. From Lakeview : Head north on South F St/US-395 toward South 1st St. The byway starts at the juncture of US-395 and OR-140. From Burns : Head South on North Egan Ave toward West Adams St. Turn left at W. Monroe St/US-20/US-395. After 0.7 miles continue E Crane Blvd/OR-78. In 1.2 miles turn right at OR-205. After 70 miles head west toward Plush. Here the byway begins.

Phone

541-947-2177

Official map

Open official link

Reservable

No

Stay limit

14 days

Source keywords

BCB

Source last updated

2026-07-23

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