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Rothbury, MI
Electric Forest transforms a Michigan forest into a magical wonderland of lights, art, and music. Known for its intimate vibe, diverse lineup spanning bass music to jam bands, and the enchanted Sherwood Forest.
Expect 45,000 attendees and a bass · jam · house focus — Electric Forest in Rothbury, MI rewards planning ahead. The tips below cover what matters most for this event; for the full picture, work through our festival planning guides further down the page to pack, travel, camp, and stay safe.
Good Life camping is worth the upgrade — showers, closer stages, exclusive sets
The forest is the main attraction — explore it during the day
Bring hammocks for the trees
Wednesday early arrival lets you set up camp stress-free
Bug spray is essential — it's a forest in Michigan in June
Start with our festival planning guides — each one is an interactive checklist you can work through.
Coordinate rides, camping, gear, and schedules with your crew.
Plan Your Electric Forest Trip →