Camp Mystic Says It Will Not Reopen This Summer After Fatal Texas Floods
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Camp Mystic, the site of last year's catastrophic flooding that resulted in 28 deaths, announced it will not reopen for summer 2026, withdrawing its application for a state camp license.
- The decision follows intense scrutiny from Texas state officials and public hearings where the camp's owners defended their response to the July 4 flood.
- Investigators from the Texas Department of State Health Services found the camp failed to meet newly established safety and emergency requirements, and the camp chose not to address these issues.
- The camp stated it would "step back" from operating this summer out of respect for grieving families and ongoing investigations into the tragedy.
