State Recreation Area · California, United States
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in California, United States.
State Recreation Area · California, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Mendocino, California, United States |
| Coordinates | 39.6464° N, 123.6170° W |
| Managed by | California state park system |
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About Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is a state recreation area of California, United States, 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.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Laytonville, California |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 14 miles west of Laytonville |
Airports near this park
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- Sacramento International Airport (SMF) · Sacramento, United States · 126.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in California
Frequently asked questions
Where is Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area?
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is in California, United States (39.6464° N, 123.6170° W).
How do I get to Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is Laytonville, California. about 14 miles west of Laytonville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks — Wikipedia list of California state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Admiral_William_Standley_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).