Are you headed to Electric Forest? Here’s all the essential information, including set times, maps, and more, for a successful weekend!
Electric Forest is a few short days away, and music lovers from around the country are gearing up to return to Rothbury, Michigan. Whether you are flying, shuttling, or driving from a nearby city, the Forest is ready to provide—and we’ve got you covered with all the essential information you will need for the trip. With set times, festival maps, food offerings, and more announced, attendees can really start dialing in the final details for their Electric Forest adventure.
There is so much to look forward to, including the return of the Grand Artique, immersive art, side quests, delicious food, and so much good music to experience. It will surely be one of the most magical weekends this year. If you are looking for new artists to discover before getting to the Forest, look no further than our top undercard sets.
To help you get prepped for the weekend ahead, we’ve compiled all the essential information you need to know before you go. Read on for the set times, festival map, what not to bring with you, and more.
Electric Forest 2025 – Essential Info:
Dates: Wednesday, June 19, 2025 – Sunday, June 22, 2025
Hours: The Campgrounds are open 24 hours a day during the festival. All campgrounds close at 4pm ET on Monday, and all Forest Family must leave.
Venue Address: Rothbury, Michigan – Travel details and directions
Tickets: Purchase via AXS
Will Call: Head to the official website for more details.
Download the official Electric Forest app on your iOS or Android device to register your wristband, stay in the know on set times, and receive other updates from Forest HQ.
Arrival Information:
- Those with a GA Early Arrival Vehicle Pass or are in GA Group Camping can arrive anytime starting at 7pm ET on Tuesday, June 17
- Good Life Wristbands include complimentary Wednesday Early Arrival starting at 8am ET on June 18
- Back 40 Cabins/ Log Homes / Frontier Suites check in starts on at 3pm ET on June 18
- GA Shoreline & Good Life Michillinda Hotel Packages check-in starts at 4pm ET on June 18
- GA and GA Enhanced (including Camp Higher Love, Lucky Lake, EFfortless, and Maplewoods gain access to the Campgrounds on Thursday June 19 at 12:01am ET.
Electric Forest 2025 – Set Times:
Electric Forest 2025 – The Brainery and The Psychedelic Chapel Schedules:
Electric Forest 2025 – Festival Map:
Electric Forest 2025 – Art Installations, Performers, and Food Vendors:
Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:
Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at Electric Forest.
Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!
Electric Forest 2025 – Do’s & Don’ts:
Prohibited Items
- No fireworks, flying prayer lanterns, or explosives
- No grills, open flame, candles, or charcoal (small Coleman-style camp stoves will be the one exemption from this rule)
- No generators. RV’s with built-in generators that run off the RV’s gas are permitted. External fuel generators (i.e. gas, diesel, or kerosene, and gas cans) are not permitted. Solar generators are exempt.
- No gas/fuel cans of any kind (with the exception of small propane containers for camp stoves listed above)
- No box trucks
- No Large sound systems (and if neighbors ask to turn it down, please respect their wishes)
- No glass (mirrors are allowed)
- No kegs or hard liquor
- No drones
- No laser pointers
- No illegal substances
- No nitrous oxide
- No weapons of any kind
- No tiki torches
- No golf clubs
- No hammers
- No unauthorized merchandise
- No helium tanks
- No bicycles, skateboards, or scooters
- No boats or hard-sided floatation devices
- No One Wheelers
- No American Indian headdresses*
- No Confederate flags*
- No threatening signs or apparel*
Prohibited Items In the Venue Area
- No outside alcohol, food, or beverage (exception: see Water Policy below)
- No laser pointers
- No chairs, beach chairs, or lawn furniture
- No inflatable furniture (WindPouches, or similar that do not require an air pump will be allowed)
- No audio recording equipment/professional cameras/video equipment
- No glass or glass containers of any kind
- No knives of any kind
- No framed or large backpacks
- No picnic baskets
- No tents
- No bicycles, skateboards, or scooters
- No wagons, strollers, or carts
- No One Wheelers
- No frisbees
- No large markers, paint pens, or spray paint
- No unauthorized soliciting, advertising, handbills, posters, product sampling, giveaways, etc.
- No Native American headdresses*
- No Confederate flags
- No threatening signs or apparel*
Water Policy for the Venue Area
- One factory-sealed bottle of water allowed, no more than one gallon
- Hydration packs and reusable water bottles must be empty
- Water filling stations are available for free throughout the venue
Water Policy in the Campgrounds
- Bring as much water as you like
- Water filling stations are available for free throughout the campgrounds
Totem Guidelines
- Totems must be no taller than 7 ft
- Totem sticks should be made of something light (makes it easier to carry anyway!) – use PVC pipe or similar, no wood or metal, please!
- Don’t put anything that could gash a head or poke out an eye on the end of that totem. If it looks like it could be used for a medieval joust, security may take it away!
- No threatening messages on totems
