Website:http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=424 (Park Website)
Description: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.
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 Zone: N
State Property: Yes
Closed/Vacant: No
GPS Source:Google Maps (interactive), x coordinate: 39.6551636, y coordinate: -123.6331626
Contacts: Marte-Taylor, Racheal *Staff Services Analyst- Records Clerk, North Coast Redwoods District - California State ParksP.O. Box 2006, Eureka, CA 95502 (707) 572-9626 Phone 1[email protected]http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24723
State Parks and Beaches, Permits Department,California Film Commission7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 900, Hollywood, CA 90028 USA323.860.2960 Phone 1800.858.4749 Phone 2[email protected]http://film.ca.gov/state-permits/parks-beaches/
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