10 EDM Camping Festivals To Attend In 2022

There is truly nothing quite like camping at a music festival. For an extended weekend, you are able to check out of reality and enter a new world filled with magic and wonder. There is no stress from the outside world, no job to attend to, no one to please. You don’t have to worry about catching an Uber or scrambling to find an after-party. Everything you need is exactly where you are. You are surrounded by good friends, good vibes, and great tunes. Music plays from sun up to sundown, strangers become lifelong pals, and you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime. However, deciding which camping festivals to hit up this season can be both daunting and stressful. With so many incredible choices, it can be hard to make a decision. Luckily, iEDM narrowed down our favorite camping festivals so you can do less stressing and more raving.

Check out iEDM’s 10 Favorite EDM Camping Festivals below.

Bonnaroo

There is an energy around Bonnaroo that just can’t be put into words. Once you experience the magic of The Farm, you’ll find yourself yearning to go back year after year. With ten stages hosting historic performances across all genres of music, there is a little something for everybody. Bonnaroo will take place in Manchester, Tennessee, from June 16-19, and it’s undoubtedly a festival you won’t want to miss. Dance all night in Centerroo or get lost in the campgrounds and explore everything The Farm has to offer. Not only does Bonnaroo have their traditional lineup with artists like Flume, Porter Robinson, Illenium, and REZZ, but they have a fully curated lineup just for the campsite plazas with acts like Dillon Francis, Jauz, NGHTMRE, and more.

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Dancefestopia

Take a trip down the yellow brick road and dance your way to the Emerald City. In the heart of Kansas, Dancefestopia will be throwing its 10th annual celebration with five stages, world-renowned production, art installations, and performances from deadmau5, Seven Lions, Ganja White Night, Louis The Child, and more. Immerse yourself in enchantment and escape the stresses of reality with good vibes, bass music, and an experience like no other.

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EDC Las Vegas

While it has only been a few short months since we last danced under the electric sky in Orlando last October, EDC Las Vegas is set and ready to go for the 2022 season. The mecca of electronic dance music will be returning to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, where you can immerse yourself in a magical world where technology assimilates with nature. Explore the fluorescent dreamland and wander through eight mesmerizing stages with world-renowned DJs, captivating art carts, dazzling art exhibits, and exhilarating carnival rides. While not everyone attending EDC Las Vegas will be camping, Camp EDC offers ravers an experience like no other. Enjoy early Thursday entry, private daytime pool parties, group classes like yoga, surprise DJ sets, and more.

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Electric Forest

Electric Forest is more than just a music festival; it's a community like no other where people of all backgrounds come together to dance, love, and celebrate life. Whether you are exploring the deepest realms of the mystical forest or getting lost in the music at one of the nine stages, Electric Forest offers the adventure of a lifetime. Taking place from June 23-26, Electric Forest will be headlined by GRiZ, Disclosure, The Disco Biscuits, Sylvan Esso, Porter Robinson, SLANDER, FISHER, Louis The Child, and Big Gigantic. There will also be three unique sets from the String Cheese Incident and performances from LSDREAM, Subtronics, Tokimonsta, and many more.

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Elements Music & Arts Festival

Taking place from August 19-21, Elements Music & Arts Festival is one of the east coast’s most vibrant festival experiences. With four stages representing the elements air, water, earth, and fire, you’ll be immersed in an eccentric palette of colors and sound. The 2022 rendition of Elements will be bigger than ever as the festival moved to a new home within the forests of Long Pond, Pennsylvania. Elements will now have car camping for all, increased accessibility, organic food vendors, and more. With a fresh mix of house, jam, and bass artists, expect performances from Kaskade, Zeds Dead, and FISHER, among others.

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Float Fest

Float Fest is not your typical camping festival. Curated for both music lovers and outdoor adventure enthusiasts, the two-day Texas festival combines music, camping, and tubing for a truly one-of-a-kind experience. Taking place from July 23-24, it's all going down on a private ranch surrounded by the gorgeous Guadalupe River and a mystical forest filled with 200-foot tall pecan trees. Festival-goers can enjoy top-of-the-line performances from artists like Marshmello, Deadmau5, and Hippie Sabotage, floating excursions, and more.

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Lightning In A Bottle

Taking place from May 25-30, Lightning In A Bottle is one of the most unique camping festivals there is. Set at California’s Buena Vista Lake, festival-goers are encouraged to connect to the earth, the universe, and most importantly, each other. On top of the must-see performances from artists like GRiZ, CloZee, and Glass Animals, you can enjoy interactive adventures, yoga classes, spiritual workshops, and more. From dancing all night to imaginative activities, Lightning In A Bottle will not just provide an escape from reality but will push you beyond your limits as you dive headfirst into creativity and wonder.

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Lost Lands

Venture back to a land before time where dinosaurs roamed, the forests were abundant, and earth-shattering bass rocked the world. Considered the super bowl of bass music, Lost Lands, curated by the dubstep don Excision, is one of the most unique festivals in the US. Explore prehistoric times while indulging in the sounds of the best artists in the bass scene. Taking place from September 23-25 in Legend Valley, Ohio, Lost Lands offers immersive camping, mind-blowing production, and a top-tier festival experience. Stay tuned for the 2022 lineup.

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Sonic Bloom

If experimental bass music really gets you going, look no further than Sonic Bloom. Taking place from June 16-19 on Hummingbird Ranch in Colorado, Sonic Bloom fosters a unique experience that encourages you to express yourself to the fullest. Stimulate your senses with mind-expanding activities and submerge yourself into the sonic frequencies of artists like Tipper, Yheti, Detox Unit, and more.

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Summer Camp

Don’t let the name fool you. This is not the summer camp your parents shipped you off to as a child. Summer Camp Music Festival is one of North America's premier festivals that bridge the gap between jam, hip-hop, and dance culture to provide a one-of-a-kind experience. Held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Illinois from May 27- 29, Summer Camp offers music across multiple stages, campfire activities, field day contests, and spiritual workshops. Catch acts like STS9, Zeds Dead, NGHTMRE, Liquid Stranger, and more.

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