River Raisin National Battlefield Park
Protected park · MI, USA
River Raisin National Battlefield Park in MI, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 10:00–17:00
About
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
This park's official page lists: Visitor center.
At the park
- Visitor center
- Hiking trails
Shows and experiences
- Junior Ranger program
Before you go
- Mobility
- Available in the park: mobility & stroller rentals. Confirm rental availability and pricing with the park.
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- ⚠ Caution: Trails Not Maintained During Winter
- Trails at River Raisin National Battlefield Park are not maintained during winter months. Please use caution.
- Getting there
- River 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 east of Chicago. By Car: Take Interstate 75 to exit 15 and go south on Dixie Highway to 333 North Dixie Hwy on the right.
- Weather & when to go
- 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 F- 30 F 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
- Visitor center
- Kentucky Memorial Place
- Visitor center
- River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center
- Visitor center
- River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center
- Visitor center
- River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center
- Visitor center
- River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center
- Visitor center
- River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor / Education Center — The new visitor center is open year-round except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. — River Raisin National Battlefield is located in Southeastern 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 east of Chicago. By Car take Interstate 75 to exit 15 and go south on Dixie Highway to the address, 333 North Dixie Hwy. on your right.
- Visitor center
- Soldiers Monument
- Visitor center
- Springwells
- Visitor center
- Springwells
Facilities on the park map
3 bench, 1 changing table, 1 defibrillator, 1 first aid kit, 1 mobility rental, 5 picnic area, 7 restroom, 9 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 2009
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened