# Owyhee Canyonlands

**Location:** Murphy, ID | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 150+ miles

**GPS:** 42.9612, -116.5534

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** April - October

Idaho's secret canyon country rivals Utah without the crowds. Vast desert canyons, natural hot springs, and ancient petroglyphs along some of the most remote BLM roads in the lower 48. Bring extra fuel and water.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Hidden Gem • **Rating:** 4.7/5

**Highlights:** Desert canyons, Hot springs, Petroglyphs, Zero crowds, BLM roads

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/owyhee-canyonlands