The January 22, 1813 Battle raging in the snowy village of Frenchtown
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park · MI
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.
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesTrails Not Maintained During Winter
Hours Exceptions
NoteWinter Hours; CLOSED Thanksgiving; CLOSED Christmas Day; CLOSED New Year's Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available40 activities
Park Name
InfoRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
Designation
InfoNational Battlefield Park
State(s)
InfoMI
Phone
Info734 243 7136
rira_admin@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoThe 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, Archeology + 46 more
Weather Info
InfoThere 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 l
Getting There
InfoRiver Raisin National Battlefield is located in SE Lower Michigan along the western shoreline of Lake Erie, in the city of Monroe. Park headquarters is 35 miles south of Detroit, and only 270 miles ea
Location
Info41.9129° N, -83.3762° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website