The Mojave Desert Joshua Tree Road Scenic Backway received official designation in 1990. The route resides in the extreme southwestern corner of Utah within the Mojave Desert and offers an alternative north-south route to Old Highway 91. The Backway traverses 18.9 miles through the Beaver Dam Mountains by way of Bulldo
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 Find on Recreation.gov ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.recreation.gov ↗
- Contact 435-688-3200 · utsgmail@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Mojave Desert Joshua Tree Road Scenic Backway — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Mojave Desert Joshua Tree Road Scenic Backway?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Yes Are there hiking trails?
Yes — trails here include Bulldog Pass/Apex Road, Soul Asylum Rock Climbing approach trail, Old Apex Mine Road, and more. Check length and difficulty before you go.
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
Staplegunther at English Wikipedia / CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons Bureau of Land Management Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area
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Old Spanish National Historic Trail
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