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New Property FAQ

WAIT, WE BOUGHT LAND? WHAT ABOUT LUCKY LAKE?

Yes, we bought land! And yes, Lucky Lake has been home since 2011. We’re deeply grateful to Don and Sue and those at Lucky Lake who have welcomed us and supported Lakes of Fire for over a decade and 13 events there.

That said, we’ve always dreamed of a permanent home. One we could use intentionally, steward long-term, and grow into. Owning land gives us a direct say in the future of the event with the ability to shape the land and add infrastructure, including permanent art installations. We’re excited to work with you to make the site unmistakably, weirdly, beautifully ours.

 

We Have Water!

We have a brand-new Class-3 Commercial well on site — drilled and fully approved. The existing house well has also been upgraded to Class-3 Commercial. There are 4 hydrants in total across the property.

More rustic, yes. And we’re working on the survival guide with that in mind.

A more rustic experience means we need to lean on the radical self-reliance and communal effort principles. Leads are working on a living document of the survival guide  It will be updated as we get more information or the expectations change. Please bookmark the page and return often to see what has changed.  

As many of you know, moving to our new property in 2026 marks a monumental shift for our event. While this offers us permanent stewardship of the land, it also presents immediate challenges.

We want to be completely transparent: This new land is raw and undeveloped. Unlike our previous home, there are currently no paved roads, flat paths, or established infrastructure. Please stay tuned: we don’t yet fully know what we’ll be able to provide this year until we’ve had at least one work weekend to better assess the terrain and specific infrastructure needs.

We must acknowledge the difficult reality that for some of our attendees with mobility needs, the 2026 event will be significantly more difficult to navigate. For some, we know this environment may currently be exclusionary or make attendance impossible. We deeply regret that this transition period creates a barrier for members of our community who have been with us for years.

However, please know that accessibility is a core pillar of our long-term development plan.   

While the land is currently rugged, it is also a blank canvas. For the first time, we have the opportunity to build accessibility into the landscape rather than working around existing constraints. We are committed to terraforming and developing this property with universal design in mind, but this will take time, labor, and resources.

We need your voice in this process. We invite you to share your concerns, specific needs, and ideas on how we can prioritize infrastructure that serves you best. Please reach out to us at Mobility@lakesoffire.org and RIDE@lakesoffire.org.

We are asking for your patience and your input as we navigate these “pioneering” years. We are committed to building a home that welcomes everyone, even if the road there is currently under construction.

Art grants and the effigy process are unchanged. We’re still going to be spreading as much art and camps around our property as possible, and owning the land means we can do permanent installations now. Art Hub is working with its grant recipients to get information out about these changes. Placement is also planning out the map, including the effigy location.

As this is a constantly changing situation with every work weekend, we may not have a placement map available until you arrive.  

The fundamentals of your role remain the same, but the “map” has changed! All departments will be faced with new and exciting challenges, shifts will evolve to meet the changing needs.

Absolutely. While we will maintain a core group of shifts that remain constant in their duties, new opportunities will certainly arise. As departments adapt to the new location, new shifts are certainly set to appear.

If you have trade skills, certifications, professional expertise, or practical experience you are willing to share, we would be grateful to hear from you.

 

There’s a small pond on the property that is spring fed.  There’s also a beautiful creek that babbles through one corner of the property.

The “Lake” part of Lakes of Fire is a hat tip to the Great Lakes Region, not one specific body of water.  

Lakes of Fire will take place from July 15 to July 19 2026. 

Our new home includes an existing residential structure, which means there is power on the property. That said, we’re still assessing the overall capacity and distribution to understand what’s realistically available event-wide.

As with most regional and global burns, camps should plan to be self-powered this year. We encourage everyone to bring solar setups, battery systems, or fuel-based generators as needed to support your camp’s art, sound, lighting, and creature comforts.

We’ll share more detailed guidance about power as we get closer to the event.

Our new property includes a well with fresh water on site — and yes, we’ve tested it. It’s clean, potable, and genuinely tasty (a small but delightful win).

We have a brand-new Class-3 Commercial well on site — drilled and fully approved. The existing house well has also been upgraded to Class-3 Commercial. There are 4 hydrants in total across the property.

 

Fires & Fire Pits 

There will be 3 communal fire pits available onsite throughout the event (possibly 4). Elevated fire pits are also permitted for personal use.

  • No fire may be left unattended at any time
  • Elevated fire pits are permitted with proper placement
  • Common sense and responsible fire management are required

Check the Survival Guide for updates before you arrive. 

Firewood

$5 per bundle — available onsite. Cash purchases only.

Interested in bulk firewood (1 face cord or more)? Email Dan@lakesoffire.org to arrange a purchase before the event.

Ice

$10 per 20 lb bag — available onsite. Cash purchases only.

Theme Camps and participants can pre-purchase bulk ice through Volunteeripate:

$100 per bulk order (10 bags / 200 lbs)

To purchase bulk ice:

  1. Log in to Volunteeripate
  2. Go to Menu → Your Account → Tickets
  3. Click the green “Purchase Additional Addons” button

We need volunteers to help haul and sell ice! Sign up here.

Where to Buy: Commodification Station

Ice and firewood will be sold at the same location — the Commodification Station — located near Center Camp. Look for signage when you arrive.

The property will receive full mosquito and tick treatment one week before the event. Come prepared with personal repellent as well.

$3.99 per gallon — same price as last year, plus a variable monthly regulatory fee (exact rate available July 1).

  • Tanks under 40 lbs cannot be refilled
  • You must have an account with Crystal Flash to purchase propane
  • New or returning customers must create or reactivate an account before the event

 

Contact account manager Franki Donze to get set up: Email: fdonze@crystalflash.com Phone: 616-365-3287 Crystal Flash Account Application

There are 5 total showers available onsite:

  • 3 Standard showers
  • 2 Larger mobility-accessible showers

$5 per bag 

Dumpsters will be provided at Exodus. Please pack out what you can and use the dumpsters responsibly. Leave no trace.

Event Location & Entry

We had to wait until the new address was accepted for our new driveway before we could share this information with you.  That happened this past week.  

5900 N. Kings Highway, Luther, MI

Enter the event from N. Kings Highway.

Do NOT use the 6 Mile Road entrance. This entrance is closed and you will not be admitted from that direction.

RV Black Water Pump-Out

$40 per RV — Cash only.

Our porto vendor will operate an RV pump-out station during Exodus on Sunday. The pump-out location will be designated near the King’s Highway exit. More details will be shared closer to the event.