HOUSTON — A prominent Texas summer camp that suspended operations for the 2026 season is facing mounting financial difficulties, including a bankruptcy filing, nearly a year after a deadly flood and amid ongoing legal and regulatory scrutiny, according to court records and public statements released this week.
Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ camp in Hunt, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday in federal court in Houston. The filing comes after the camp halted plans to reopen for the 2026 summer season following pressure from victims’ families, lawmakers and state regulators.
According to bankruptcy documents cited by Reuters and the Associated Press, the camp reported liabilities of more than $10 million and assets ranging between approximately $1 million and $10 million. The filing follows multiple lawsuits stemming from the July 2025 flooding disaster that killed 25 campers and two teenage counselors at the camp.
Camp Mystic had initially sought to resume limited operations in 2026. However, in April, camp officials withdrew their application for a state operating license, effectively cancelling the summer season. In a statement at the time, the camp said, “No administrative process or summer season should move forward while families continue to grieve, while investigations continue and while so many Texans still carry the pain of last July’s tragedy.”
The camp has faced increasing scrutiny since a state legislative investigation concluded that emergency preparedness measures were inadequate before the flooding. Reports presented to lawmakers found the camp lacked a written evacuation plan and identified deficiencies in staff training and emergency response procedures. Camp representatives have disputed some allegations made in civil lawsuits and have argued that the flood was an extraordinary event.
The financial pressures on Camp Mystic have emerged alongside broader changes affecting Texas summer camps. Following the 2025 flood, state lawmakers approved stricter safety regulations, including enhanced emergency planning requirements and additional licensing standards. Camp operators across Texas have said the new rules have increased operating costs and created uncertainty for some facilities.
Court records indicate that the bankruptcy filing may temporarily pause litigation against the camp while reorganization proceedings continue. Attorneys representing victims’ families have argued that accountability efforts should continue despite the filing, while camp officials have not publicly outlined a timeline for any future reopening.
As of Thursday, Camp Mystic remained closed, and investigations related to the 2025 flood were continuing. Details regarding any potential restructuring plan or future operations remained unclear.
