In 1983, the Nevada State Legislature established the Scenic Byways program in Nevada. The Nevada Department of Transportation is the lead agency for the program and the Director has signature authority to establish a road as a Scenic Byway. Today, there are 20 scenic byways in Nevada comprising a total of 420 miles.
Through the links on the left, you will find information about what Scenic Byways are, where they are located, the process for nominating byways and applying for funding for Scenic Byways.
Nevada Department of Transportation Scenic Byways Mission Statement
The Nevada Department of Transportation shall:
- Maintain designated routes and enhance their scenic qualities.
- Assure and maintain the proper signing of all scenic routes.
- Facilitate Federal funding for projects related to scenic routes.
- Coordinate with Nevada Commission on Tourism and the Scenic Byways Committee to perform evaluations on roadways that have been nominated for review.
- Prepare agreements to ensure federal funds are expended properly on projects related to Scenic Byways.
- Update biannually the Scenic Byways procedural manual.
- Recommend to the Director of NDOT that a route be designated as scenic.
Angel Lake Road State Route 231
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 30, 1995
Begins at Angel Lake parking area and ends at the West Wells interchange
Distance = 11.7 miles
Amenities = Camping/Picnic Facilities/Restroom Facilities/Hiking
Angel Lake Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
North Shore Road (Lake Tahoe) State Route 28
Red Rock Road State Route 159
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 30, 1995
Begins at the southern boundary of the National Conservation area and ends at eastern boundary of the National Conservation area
Distance = 8.8 miles
Amenities = Camping/Visitor Center/Restroom Facilities
Route 159 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
Red Rock Canyon Bureau of Land Management http://www.redrockcanyon.blm.gov/
Nevada State Parks http://parks.nv.gov/
The Nevada Commission on Tourismhttp://www.travelnevada.com/
Valley of Fire Road
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 30, 1995
Begins at the west park entrance and ends at east park entrance
Distance = 10.5 miles
Amenities = Visitor Center/Museum/Restroom Facilities/Hiking/Picnic Facilities
Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
Nevada State Parks http://parks.nv.gov/
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
White Domes Road
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 30, 1995
Begins at the Valley of Fire Road and goes to the end of pavement
Distance = 6.9 miles
Amenities = Restroom Facilities/Hiking/Picnic Facilities
Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
Nevada State Parks http://parks.nv.gov/
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
Pyramid Lake Road State Route 445
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 27, 1996
Designated by the Federal Highway Administration as a National Scenic Byway on July 15, 1996
Begins at the Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Tribe Boundary (Washoe county milepost 29.23) and goes to north of Suttcliffe near Warrior Point (Washoe county milepost 41.70)
Distance = 12.5 miles
Amenities = Camping/Fishing/Boating/Picnic Facilities/Restroom Facilities
Route 445 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe http://plpt.nsn.us/
Pyramid Lake Fisheries http://www.pyramidlakefisheries.org/
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
Sutcliffe/Nixon Road State Route 446
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 27, 1996
Designated by the Federal Highway Administration as a National Scenic Byway on July 15, 1996
Begins at the junction of State Route 445 and ends at the junction of State Route 447
Distance = 13.2 miles
Amenities = Camping/Fishing/Boating/Picnic Facilities/Museum
Route 446 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe http://plpt.nsn.us/
Pyramid Lake Fisheries http://www.pyramidlakefisheries.org/
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
Gerlach Road State Route 447
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 27, 1996
Designated by the Federal Highway Administration as a National Scenic Byway on July 15, 1996
Begins at Marble Dam Road (Washoe county milepost 18.5) and ends at (Washoe county milepost 23) north of Nixon.
Distance = 4.5 miles
Amenities = Camping/Fishing
Route 447 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe http://plpt.nsn.us/
Pyramid Lake Fisheries http://www.pyramidlakefisheries.org/
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
Mt. Rose Highway State Route 431
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on July 1, 1996
Begins at the junction of State Route 28 in Incline village and ends at Washoe county Milepost 18.8.
Distance = 22.2 miles
Amenities = Camping/Lodging/Restaurants/Picnic Facilities/Hiking/Restroom Facilities
Route 431 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
Mt. Charleston/Lee Canyon Road State Route 156
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation in July of 1998
Begins at the parking lot turn around and ends at US 95
Distance = 17.5 miles
Amenities = Camping/Restroom Facilities
Route 156 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
Kyle Canyon Road State Route 157
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation in July of 1998
Begins at the parking lot turn around and ends at Clark county milepost 13
Distance = 13 miles
Amenities = Camping/Lodging/Restaurants/Gift Shop/Bar
Route 157 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
Deer Creek Road State Route 158
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation in July of 1998
Begins at the junction of State Route 157 and ends at junction of State Route 158
Distance = 8.8 miles
Amenities = Camping/Restroom Facilities
Route 158 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
Lamoille Canyon
Designated by the US Forest Service as a National Forest Service Scenic byway
Begins at the parking lot at the top of the canyon and ends at State Route 227
Distance = 12.5 miles
Amenities = Camping/Restroom Facilities/Hiking/Picnic Facilities
Lamoille Canyon Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
The South Las Vegas Strip
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on June 30, 1995
Designated by the Federal Highway Administration as a All American Road on June 15, 2000
Billed as America's first Night Time Scenic Byway
Begins at the junction of Russell Road and ends at Sahara Avenue
Distance = 4.5 miles
Amenities = Lodging/Restaurants
South Strip Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority http://www.onlylasvegas.com/
Clark County Comprehensive Planning http://www.onlylasvegas.com/
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
Baker Road State Route 487
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on March 27, 2000
Begins at the junction of US 50/6 and ends at Nevada/Utah Stateline
Distance = 11.6 miles
Amenities = Restaurants
Route 487 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
Lehman Caves Road State Route 488
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on March 27, 2000
Begins at the junction of State Route 487 and ends at the National Park Gate
Distance = 5.4 miles
Amenities = Camping/Museum/Gift Shop/Restaurants/Restroom Facilities
Route 488 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
US 50/6/93
Designated by the Director of the Department of Transportation on March 27, 2000
Begins at the Access Road to the 3C Ranch (Just south of Ely) to the Nevada/ Utah Stateline
Distance = 63 miles
Amenities = Camping
US 50/6/93 Photos
Major agencies Associated with this byway
The Nevada Commission on Tourism http://www.travelnevada.com/
USDA Forest Service http://www.fs.fed.us/
Contact
For more information on the Scenic Byways, contact:
Nevada Department of Transportation
Roadway Systems
1263 South Stewart Street Room 105
Carson City, NV 89712
(775) 888-7179
scenicbyways@dot.state.nv.us