Owyhee Lake Road provides vehicle access along the Owyhee River canyon to Lake Owyhee Reservoir and State Park, with the road winding through scenic canyonlike country.

Fly-anglers can access the lower Owyhee River along this route before reaching the reservoir, with multiple pullouts available.

The road leads to Lake Owyhee State Park's boat ramps and campgrounds, though it is narrow, moderately steep in places, and requires careful driving, especially when yielding to trailers and other vehicles.