Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
The 
Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is a state recreation area located north of the city of 
Santa Rosa, California, on the Eel River in 
Mendocino County.  The park features 45 acres of redwoods and is a popular spot for 
salmon and steelhead fishing. The area is also a favorite place for 
hikers and picnickers.
The park is named for Admiral William Standley, a former fleet commander and member of the commission appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to investigate the attack on Pearl Harbor.