Camp Mystic opts to stay closed this summer after deadly Texas floods

Published April 30, 2026 5:37pm ET | Updated April 30, 2026 5:37pm ET



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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