Interested in exploring Oregon's Outback, a place often overlooked by highway motorists on their way to well-known attractions? For those with the time and desire to turn off the beaten track onto a country road, the 93-mile-long Christmas Valley Back Country Byway provides access to breathtaking high desert landscapes
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
This site is free — no fee is charged, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source Official / Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.blm.gov ↗
- Contact 541-947-6100 · BLM_OR_LV_Mailbox@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Christmas Valley Back Country Byway — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Christmas Valley Back Country Byway?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Can you camp at Christmas Valley Back Country Byway?
Yes — camping is available. Reserve ahead where required; you can check availability on Recreation.gov.
Depends Can you have a campfire?
Sometimes — campfires are subject to seasonal fire restrictions and bans. Always check current fire conditions first.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — hiking is one of the listed activities at Christmas Valley Back Country Byway.
Yes Can you watch wildlife or birds here?
Yes — Christmas Valley Back Country Byway is a spot for wildlife and bird watching. Keep your distance and never feed animals.
Depends Is hunting allowed?
Yes — hunting is permitted here in season, with the required state license and tags. Check seasons and unit rules.
Depends Can you ride OHVs or ATVs here?
Yes — off-highway vehicle use is among the activities here. Stay on designated routes and check any permit or registration rules.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
U.S. Forest Service / Public domain · Wikimedia Commons U.S. Forest Service Fremont-Winema National Forest
CheckThis Forest Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
