First edition · Electric Forest

Electric Forest
First-timer guide

Set up camp fully before you go explore — you will not want to do it after your first night in Sherwood Forest. Bring more lighting than you think you need.

Getting there

The venue is Double JJ Resort, Rothbury, Michigan. Fly into GRR (Grand Rapids) and base yourself around Grand Rapids (1 hr). Typical timing: four days, late June — confirm your edition's exact dates on the official site before booking anything nonrefundable.

Know the scale

You are joining roughly 50,000 campers at an event running since 2011. That number shapes everything first-timers underestimate: entry lines, cell coverage, water station queues, and how long it takes to cross the grounds.

Make an arrival plan

Know where you will enter, where you will meet, how you will get home, and how you will keep your ticket, ID, water, and phone power accessible.

Keep the first list small

Get essentials, weather protection, and a recovery layer right before adding extra gear. A lighter, organized bag is easier to use all day.

Official source

Electric Forest official preparation and rules ↗

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