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Camp Mystic Cancels Summer, Withdraws License After Fatal Flood

5/1/2026

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Summary

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Camp Mystic withdrew its license renewal request on April 30, 2026, and will not operate this summer.
The withdrawal follows the July 4, 2025 Guadalupe River flood that killed 27 campers and two counselors.
Regulators cited about two dozen emergency-plan deficiencies, prompting a Texas Rangers probe into alleged neglect.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick praised the withdrawal while Gov. Greg Abbott said investigation findings will be released soon.

History

Historical Context

In July 2025 a flash flood on the Guadalupe River overwhelmed Camp Mystic in Kerr County, killing 28 and revealing missing evacuation plans. The camp’s flood record stretches back to a 1932 flash flood and the 1978 and 1984 river overflows, showing long-standing vulnerability. The tragedy spurred lawsuits and a February 2026 injunction that stopped camp renovations.

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Story summary

Camp Mystic withdrew its license renewal request on April 30, 2026, and will not operate this summer.
The withdrawal follows the July 4, 2025 Guadalupe River flood that killed 27 campers and two counselors.
Regulators cited about two dozen emergency-plan deficiencies, prompting a Texas Rangers probe into alleged neglect.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick praised the withdrawal while Gov. Greg Abbott said investigation findings will be released soon.

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