Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area is a state recreation area of

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, United States, featuring of

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on the Eel River. It is located west of

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, in

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. The park is a popular spot for

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and

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fishing and also attracts

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and

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kers. 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

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, until appointed

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in 1933. After retiring in 1937, Standley was recalled to active duty in 1941 and served as United States ambassador to the

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from 1942 to 1943.

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Admiral William Standley State Recreation Area
California State Recreation Areas Parks in Mendocino County, California Protected areas established in 1944 1944 establishments in California {{California-protected-area-stub