Caution
Trails Not Maintained During Winter
Trails at River Raisin National Battlefield Park are not maintained during winter months. Please use caution.
Posted or updated Sep 11, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
National Battlefield Park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
River Raisin National Battlefield Park is a National Battlefield Park in Michigan. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Michigan National Battlefield Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
About the park
“River Raisin NBP preserves, commemorates, and interprets the January 1813 battles of the War of 1812 and their aftermath. Battles that resulted in the greatest victory for Tecumseh’s Confederation and the British and the greatest defeat for the U.S. The aftermath led to U.S.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 1 caution and 0 information.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Things to do
Enjoy the River Raisin Heritage Trail
The River Raisin Heritage Trail The Heritage Trail has eight miles of paved hike-bike trails that provide safe and scenic routes to walk, run, cycle and in-line skate.
Spring, Summer, Fall Pets allowed
The Battlefield
As you visit River Raisin National Battlefield Park, you are visiting hallowed grounds and the final resting place for many fallen warriors and soldiers.
30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed
Activities the NPS lists for River Raisin.
Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicTheaterAuto and ATVScenic DrivingBikingRoad BikingCompass and GPSGeocachingFishingFreshwater FishingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoHands-OnCitizen ScienceArts and CraftsVolunteer VacationHikingFront-Country HikingLiving HistoryReenactmentsHistoric Weapons DemonstrationFirst Person InterpretationPaddlingCanoeingKayakingJunior Ranger ProgramTeam SportsWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs
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Operating hours
The visitor center contains a 24-foot diorama of the River Raisin Settlement, maps, ranger programs, basic park orientation, park store, passport stamp and Park film. We are open year-round.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: There is a saying about Michigan weather: "If you don't like the weather wait five minutes and it will change!" Seasonal average temperatures for Monroe area: Winter: highs range from 30 F- 45 F and lows range from 15…
Contact and directions
- Phone
- 734 243 7136
- [email protected]
- Address
- 333 N. Dixie Hwy., Monroe, MI 48162
- Coordinates
- 41.9129, -83.3762· View on OpenStreetMap
Visitor centers
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 5:00PM | 734 243 7136 | Yes |
Campgrounds
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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Sources
- Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
- Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/rira/index.htm
- Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.