Camp Mystic Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Citing Over $10 Million in Debt After 2025 Flood

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on June 24, 2026, according to court records reported by @ABC. The filing lists debts exceeding $10 million. The Christian all-girls sleepaway camp in Hunt, Texas, submitted the petition nearly a year after a July 2025 flood on the Guadalupe River killed 25 girls and two teen counselors.

The camp withdrew its application to operate at its Cypress Lake location for summer 2026 in April. Paul Yetter, an attorney representing seven victims' families, said bankruptcy will not stop all responsible parties from being held accountable. "These innocent girls deserve justice," Yetter added.

Casey Garrett, the Houston attorney hired by the Texas legislature, interviewed about 150 people including campers, counselors, owners and victims' families. Garrett stated there was inadequate training or drills for counselors and campers regarding flood threats. A written report of the investigation's findings is expected later in 2026.

The Texas Rangers have opened a criminal investigation of the camp, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said. Families of the victims have filed a lawsuit against Camp Mystic. Jeff Ray, legal counsel for Camp Mystic, said the July 2025 flood surge far exceeded any previous flood in the area by several magnitudes and that no adequate warning systems existed.

Ray added that the camp disagrees with several accusations in the legal filings regarding actions of Camp Mystic and Dick Eastland, who lost his life in the flood. The body of 8-year-old camper Cile Steward has not been recovered.