River Raisin National Battlefield Park
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River Raisin National Battlefield Park at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 2–4 hours to 1 day
- Don't miss
- Enjoy the River Raisin Heritage Trail
- Nearby city
- Monroe, MI
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About River Raisin National Battlefield 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. Indian laws that forced the removal, relocation, and assimilation of native nations, an aftermath that continues today.
1 current NPS alert
- Caution: Trails Not Maintained During Winter
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 1, 2026). Official River Raisin National Battlefield Park page on nps.gov
Weather Information
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:
- Spring
highs range from 40 F - 70 F and lows range from 25 F - 55 F
- Summer
highs range from 70 F - 85 F and lows range from 50 F - 65 F
- Fall
highs range from 40 F - 80 F and lows range from 60 F - 30 F
- Winter
highs range from 30 F- 45 F and lows range from 15 F- 30 F
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. Please check seasonal hours for times of operation. We are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Planning River Raisin National Battlefield Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for River Raisin National Battlefield Park. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
