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CONTACT INFORMATION

Racheal Marte-Taylor *
Staff Services Analyst- Records Clerk, North Coast Redwoods District - California State Parks
P.O. Box 2006, Eureka, CA 95502
(707) 572-9626 phone 1
[email protected]
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24723


Permits Department, State Parks and Beaches
California Film Commission
7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA
323.860.2960 phone 1
800.858.4749 phone 2
[email protected]
http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/


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WEBSITE:
Park Website

Keywords: Coastal; Hills; Mountains; Parking - Flat Surface Parking; Trails

Site Condition: Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is a state recreation area of California, USA, featuring 45 acres (18 ha) of redwoods on the Eel River. It is located 14 miles (23 km) west of Laytonville, California, in Mendocino County. The park is a popular spot for salmon and steelhead fishing and also attracts hikers and picnickers. The park is named for Admiral William Standley, who commanded the battleship California from 1926 to 1927 and later the United States battle fleet at San Pedro, Los Angeles, until appointed Chief of Naval Operations by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1933. After retiring in 1937, Standley was recalled to active duty in 1941 and served as United States ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1942 to 1943.

General Notes: updated 8.9.2023 bd / Contact verified 1/4/24 J.Jackson

Jurisdictions: CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION - CFC, MENDOCINO COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: Y

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 5/15/2025

Location Details

Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area (SRA)

United States / Westport, California
Location ID: #7448

The park features 45 acre redwood grove and is a popular spot for salmon and steelhead fishing. The area is also a favorite place for hikers and picnickers. Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is at an elevation of 1,700 feet in the Coastal Range and features redwoods. It is located near the headwaters of the south fork of the Eel River.

Location Category:

  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - *;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - Forests / Woodlands;
  • NATURAL LANDSCAPES / PARKS - State Parks;
  • TRANSPORTATION - *;
  • TRANSPORTATION - Bridges - Pedestrian Bridges;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - *;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Lakes / Dams / Reservoirs;
  • WATER & COASTAL AREAS - Rivers / Rapids
 
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