Camp Mystic — the Texas Christian girls camp where 27 campers and counselors died in last July’s devastating floods — has withdrawn its application to reopen this summer, stepping back from a possible return many grieving families had feared would come too soon.

The camp had been defending its right to reopen at the end of May in ongoing legislative hearings investigating safety issues at the camp following the deadly flooding in July.

Camp Mystic in Texas, where 28 were killed after a deadly flood in 2025, is canceling its 2026 season, citing ongoing investigations and a community still grieving.

Camp Mystic, the Texas girls' summer camp where 27 people died in the 2025 Fourth of July floods, has withdrawn its application to reopen for the 2026 season. Governor Greg Abbott confirmed the closure, noting that the Texas Department of State Health ...

The Weldin family survived the floods and are now in the middle of rebuilding their home. Scott Weldin longs for the day when Camp Mystic can reopen.

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Camp Mystic, the Texas girls’ camp where 28 people died in 2025 floods, has withdrawn its license application for summer 2026 amid investigations and public outcry. The decision follows two days of legislative hearings revealing safety failures and ...

Camp Mystic has withdrawn its licensing application for the 2026 season. The move comes after emotional testimony at legislative hearings in Austin this week. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said he’s "thankful" that the application was withdrawn.