Camp Mystic opts to stay closed this summer after deadly Texas floods
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Camp Mystic will remain closed this summer following last year's deadly floods in central Texas that killed 28 people, including campers and staff. The camp has withdrawn its application for a renewed license amid ongoing investigations and safety concerns. State officials and families of victims support the decision, citing the need for accountability and improved safety measures at youth camps.
- ▪The July 4 floods at Camp Mystic resulted in 28 deaths, including 25 girls, two counselors, and the executive director.
- ▪The Texas Department of State Health Services found the camp noncompliant in over 20 safety categories.
- ▪Camp Mystic withdrew its license renewal application, a move praised by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and victims' families.
- ▪Over 800 girls had expressed interest in returning to the camp this summer.
- ▪The camp is marking its 100th anniversary while remaining closed for the season.
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The owners of Camp Mystic said on Thursday they will not welcome back campers this summer after the devastating floods that killed 28 people in central Texas last July continue to weigh on the minds of state officials concerned about the camp’s safety deficiencies in the event of an emergency. The camp opted to withdraw its application for a renewed license that would have been issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The camp was previously scheduled to reopen on May 30.
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