Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area Campground California

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area Overview

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is the ‘gateway to the tall tress country’ and has a large campground with 160 campsites next to the South Fork Eel River. There are three camping loops – Rock Creek (sites 1-35), Hickey (sites 37 to 97) and Redwood (sites 100 to 162).  Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 27 feet). Hike/bike campsites are also available. The campground has a campfire center, drinking water, flush toilets, showers and overflow parking. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grate. Firewood is available for purchase at this campground. Cell service is fair in the area.

Area Recreation & Activities

Standish-Hickey SRA offers a wide variety of outdoor recreation including camping, hiking along the South Fork Eel River and among giant Redwood trees, biking, photography, wildlife viewing, boating, canoeing/kayaking, swimming, picnicking and fishing. There’s a “world-class” swimming hole you can reach from a trail near the picnic/day-use area in the Hickory Loop. The trail is steep but shore (.3 miles).

Richardson Grove State Park and Benbow Lake SRA are also in the area. It’s about 14 miles to the north and the campground has 170 campsites.

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• BBQ Grills
• Campfire Center
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Hike/Bike Campsites
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• Visitor Center
• Wood

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Water Sports
• Wildlife Viewing