At the "gateway to the tall trees country," Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area offers camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, and swimming on the South Fork of the Eel River that winds through the park for almost two miles.

Standish-Hickey began as a 40-acre campground acquired by the Save-the-Redwoods League in 1922. It was named to honor Edward Ritter Hickey, son of a local lumberman who died of influenza while caring for the victims of the epidemic of 1918. In the late 1950’s, the Standish family donated over five hundred acres, and additional acquisitions through the years have brought the park’s total acreage to 1,012. Much of the land, clear-cut and then burned over in a disastrous fire in the mid-1940’s is just now regaining its former beauty. One of the few virgin redwood stands remaining in this area can be seen on the Grove Trail.

The park’s three campgrounds contain a total of 162 family campsites. Campsites can accommodate equipment ranging from tents to 24’ trailers and 27’ motor homes. Camping is available year-round. Summer season reservations can be made by calling (800) 444-7275.

• Visitation: 150,000/year
• Location: 1.5 miles north of Leggett, CA on Highway 101.
• Address: 69350 U.S. Hwy. 101 Box #2, Leggett, CA 95585
• Telephone: (707) 925-6482
• Operating Hours/Seasons: Campground open all year. Day use area open sunrise to sunset.
• Climate/recommended clothing: Inland river canyon. Summer 70°-90°. Winter 30°-55° Dress for rain.
• Travel Directions: 1.5 miles north of Leggett, CA on Hwy. 101.
• Transportation (to the park/in the park): Greyhound bus line has north & southbound routes along Hwy. 101.
• Fees/costs/rates: **All fees subject to change as of January 2001** Campsites - off-season $12, on season $16. Showers need quarters. Day-use $2/car. Senior citizens receive $2 discount on camping.
• Facilities: Hiking, water access, picnic area.
• Reservations/permits: Reservations for car camps Memorial Day-Labor Day. Call (800) 444-7275.
• Basic visit recommendations: Good swimming holes in Eel River, 7 miles of hiking trails.
• Special events/programs: Redwood Run, Reggae on the River, nature walks, campfires and Junior Ranger programs during summer season.
• Visitor impacts: May be crowded on summer holidays otherwise about 1/2 full during summer. Very low use in off-season.
• Adjacent visitor attractions: Avenue of the Giants, Humboldt Redwoods S.P., Richardson Grove S.P., and Sinkyone Wilderness Area.