Electric Forest
- Dates
- Expected June 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Double JJ Resort
- Price
- Not announcedPayment plan available
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last Electric Forest was June 25 to 28, 2026, in Rothbury, MI. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Electric Forest is a four-day electronic and jam-band camping festival held each June at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan, built around the illuminated Sherwood Forest -- a wooded grove threaded with light installations, hidden art and interactive surprises that comes alive after dark. Beyond a heavyweight EDM and improvisational-music lineup across multiple stages, the draw is the immersive, art-filled environment and a devoted returning community that calls itself the "Forest Fam." Camping options range from general admission to VIP "Good Life," plus women's, sober, RV and shaded-camping villages.
What people love
Attendees repeatedly describe the festival as unlike anything else -- a magical, immersive "dreamscape" in the Michigan woods -- and single out the exceptional production and lighting alongside an unusually kind, inclusive community. Many call it their favorite festival and an event they return to year after year for the art, the music and the atmosphere between the stages. A minority of longtime attendees feel the reflective, communal spirit has faded amid heavier substance use, and some flag inconsistent security and thin contingency planning when things go wrong.
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition again drew a roughly 50,000-strong "Forest Fam" to Rothbury and reaffirmed the festival's reputation for immersive production and community. Heavy rain on the Wednesday and Thursday turned parts of the grounds muddy, and organizers responded by trucking in extra sand and soil to dry the worst areas. Attendee reaction remained strongly positive on the art, lighting and vibe, with the usual gripes about long amenity lines and weather-related mud.
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Listen
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No official playlist linked yet. Find Electric Forest on Spotify.
Lineup
2027 lineup expected December 2026. Sign up and we email you the day it drops. Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
How do I get to Electric Forest?
Most people reach Electric Forest with a vehicle and head straight to the campground at Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, so the trip ends at a camping gate rather than the stages. Car and RV campers need a parking pass as well as their wristband, one pass per campsite, and anyone who wants to set up before the crowd can add a Wednesday early arrival. The alternative is an official shuttle to and from Rothbury, which suits anyone who would rather not drive after four nights of late sets. Check out each of the options below.
By car
Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Genuine official round-trip charter shuttle passes direct to the festival grounds from Grand Rapids, Detroit, Ann Arbor, Chicago, Columbus, and New York City, complimentary Early Arrival is included for all shuttle riders. Separately, charter buses also connect from O'Hare International, Midway, and the Inn of Chicago in downtown Chicago, useful for fly-in attendees routing through Chicago.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
MKG is the closest airport (~30 min drive to Double JJ Resort/Rothbury) but has limited scheduled service, often connecting through Chicago.
Book / infoGRR is the larger, better-served regional airport (~100 miles / 1.5-2 hrs from Rothbury), the option most out-of-state fly-in attendees actually use given MKG's thin schedule. Rental car from GRR is the most practical option per multiple independent festival-guide sources.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost $100 GA/Good Life Satellite Parking (day-parking only, no camping); $150+ for a Car Camping Pass; $600-$1,250+ for RV passes depending on tier/hookups. Prepay via the festival's ticketing site.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Rothbury. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Double JJ Resort
Camping & Accommodation
Where do most people stay?
Electric Forest is a camping festival, and most of the experience happens in the campgrounds as much as in Sherwood Forest. General admission campers pitch a tent or park a car or RV in the general campgrounds, groups can camp together, and Good Life and specialty areas add comforts such as lake access and private amenities. Many campers spend the day at their site and go into the venue later in the afternoon. For those who prefer a bed, hotel packages near Rothbury are sold through the festival's partner. Check out each of the options below.
Is there camping at Electric Forest?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Camping site types 3
GA Car Camping Pass $150/vehicle. Good Life Village/Meadow Car Camping $200/vehicle.
GA RV Pass $600 (non-powered, Wed arrival). Powered RV Pass (30 amp) $1,000 GA / $1,250 Good Life. Back 40 Full Hook-Up RV (30 amp electrical + water + sewer) $6,400-$8,800 for 4-6 persons, a genuine range from basic to full-hookup.
GA base camping (included in the GA Pass) is unreserved, forest-floor tent camping, consistent with 'primitive'. No dedicated 4WD/overland-specific site type found beyond standard GA camping.
Not camping? Where to stay
Budget stays 3
≈ $100-160 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book directMid-range hotels 1
≈ $140-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Book directTreat yourself 1
Where can I stay near Electric Forest?
Airport hotels 1
4850 Town Center Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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What to bring
Four nights of camping in Michigan woods in late June: hot days, cool nights and rain that can arrive in force.
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
Your Electric Forest fit
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Quick answers
When is Electric Forest 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was June 25 to 28, 2026. The next one is expected in June.
Has the Electric Forest 2027 lineup been announced?
Not yet. The 2027 lineup is expected December 2026. 29 acts from 2026 are listed on this page.
Where is Electric Forest held?
Double JJ Resort, Rothbury, MI.