Camp Mystic halts 2026 season amid tragedy, lawsuits, and ongoing investigations
TL;DR
After deadly floods devastated Camp Mystic and spawned lawsuits and a state investigation, the Eastland family said they will not pursue a license or reopen for 2026, leaving the century-old Kerr County camp’s future uncertain as families, alumni and lawmakers debate accountability and the community’s economic impact.
- This family has run Camp Mystic for three generations. For the first time in decades, it won’t open CNN
- Camp Mystic says it won't reopen Texas camp this summer ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- After deadly Texas floods, Camp Mystic drops bid to reopen this summer The Washington Post
- The Testimony That Pushed Camp Mystic’s Leaders to Announce It Will Not Reopen in 2026 Texas Monthly
- State of Texas: Camp Mystic owners abandon reopening plan after emotional hearing KXAN Austin
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