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# Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

Mendocino · California Department of Parks and Recreation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Visitor advisoryWildlife

### Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area: Campground food and scented-item storage

Park-specific information

- [Campground food and scented-item storage](https://caparks.org/parks/standish-hickey-state-recreation-area)

The agency reports active black bears and requires proper storage of food, coolers, toiletries and rubbish. Follow this park’s specific locker, vehicle and cooler-locking instructions.

[Read the official notice: California State Parks visitor directory ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=423)Source checked Oct 20, 2026

PLAN YOUR VISIT

## The practical details.

**Managing agency**: California Department of Parks and Recreation

**Telephone**: [(707) 925-6482](tel:7079256482)

**Hours**: Campground open all year. Day use areas open sunrise to sunset.

[Official park information](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=423)

We have not yet verified entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

Check notice timestamps and official updates. Conditions can change between source checks.

## Weather & forecast

National Weather Service · [Official forecast ↗](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=39.878028&lon=-123.726676)

## About Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area

Standish-Hickey State Recreation Area is listed in official public-land records for Mendocino, California and is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Our research into visitor facilities is ongoing. Check the managing agency’s information for public entrances, permitted activities, and current access.

## Activities & facilities

[Camping ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/camping)[Boating ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/boating)[Picnicking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/picnicking)[Fishing ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/fishing)[Beach visits ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/beach-visits)[Swimming ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/swimming)[Hiking ↗](https://caparks.org/activities/hiking)Tent CampingHike-and-Bike CampsitesRV AccessParkingRestrooms / ShowersRestroomsDrinking Water AvailablePicnic AreasBeach AreaHiking Trails

Recorded from park sources. Availability and restrictions may vary by season or visitor area.

## Find your way.

Map points represent park land, not verified visitor entrances. Follow the managing agency’s entrance directions. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.

This point represents park land, and may not be a public entrance. Follow official entrance directions.

[Official visitor information & directions ↗](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=423)

## Read before you roam.

[THE FIELD GUIDE

### Plan around wildlife-area closures

A closed wildlife-viewing area can coexist with other visitor access; keep seasonal restrictions tied to the place named in the notice.

Read the guide](https://caparks.org/guides/wildlife-areas-and-seasonal-access)

## Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 20, 2026.

- [California State Parks visitor directory](https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21805) · Oct 20, 2026

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