Camp Mystic Closure: A Heartfelt Decision After Tragedy

Camp Mystic in Texas, affected by deadly floods in July 2025, announced it would not reopen this summer. The decision follows state investigations revealing emergency preparedness shortcomings and ongoing family grievances. Calls from victim families for its closure underscore the gravity of the situation.

Camp Mystic, a Texas summer camp where a tragic flooding event in July 2025 claimed more than two-dozen lives, has announced its decision not to reopen this summer. The camp, facing scrutiny and mourning from the affected families, will not seek a 2026 license from the state.

Following the flood, which transformed the typically peaceful Guadalupe River into a deadly torrent, state investigations unearthed several deficiencies in the camp's emergency preparedness plan. The failure to provide adequate evacuation route maps was among the critical lapses highlighted.

Victims' families have strongly advocated for the camp's closure, voicing their concerns before the Texas Legislature. The devastating floods, part of a broader disaster that resulted in about 140 deaths, have left lasting scars, emphasizing the need for rigorous safety measures at camps statewide.