Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is a state park in Mendocino County, California, 14 miles from Laytonville. Hours: 0800 - Sunset.
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area map
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
Common questions
- Sites can be reserved in advance.
- Hours: 0800 - Sunset.
- No, day use at Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
- Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is 14 miles from Laytonville. It is 14 miles from Laytonville.
- Yes, dogs are allowed at Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area.
Before you go
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is 14 miles from Laytonville. It is 14 miles from Laytonville.
Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
Camping at Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
Sites can be reserved in advance.
What to see
- Feature Hiking Trails
- Feature Parking
- Feature Camping
- Feature Elevation 1700 ft Agency-stated elevation 1,700 feet
Public lands next to Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
- Wilderness areaSouth Fork Eel River Wilderness is 1.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
- https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=424 (accessed 2026-09-29)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_California_state_parks (accessed 2026-09-28)