First-Timer Guide
Electric Forest First-Timer Guide: Camping, Packing and Sherwood Forest
First Electric Forest? How camping in Rothbury works, a Michigan-weather packing list, and why Sherwood Forest is worth the walk.
By SET125 Editorial Team. Last updated October 20, 2026.
Electric Forest is a multi-day camping festival at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan, best known for Sherwood Forest, the lit-up woods at the heart of the grounds. 2027 dates, ticket prices, the lineup and set times are TBA. The official site, electricforest.com, has not announced the next edition yet, so treat any dates you see elsewhere as unconfirmed.
How camping works
Most people camp on site for the whole festival, so plan for several days and nights in the same spot. Camping options, car rules and prices for 2027 are TBA; check the official site when they are released.
Plan for Michigan weather
Early-summer Michigan can mean hot afternoons, cool nights and sudden rain. Pack layers and a dry place for your gear.
Packing list
- Tent with a full rainfly and extra stakes.
- Sleeping pad and a warm layer for cool nights.
- Rain jacket or poncho.
- Headlamp. Walking back through the woods is dark.
- Power bank. Keeps your phone alive for meetups.
- Refillable bottle or hydration pack, if allowed.
- Earplugs, sunscreen and bug spray.
The prohibited-items list for 2027 is TBA. Check the official site before you pack.
Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is the wooded area filled with lights, art and small performance spaces. Give yourself time to wander it at night, not just between sets.
FAQ
When is Electric Forest 2027?
TBA. Dates have not been officially announced; check electricforest.com.
Where is Electric Forest?
The Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan.
Is Electric Forest a camping festival?
Yes. Most attendees camp on site; 2027 camping details are TBA.