Camp Mystic in Texas files for bankruptcy after catastrophic floods killed 28 people

Camp Mystic in Texas has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization nearly a year after catastrophic floods on July 4, 2025, killed 25 girls and two counselors. The camp, located along the Guadalupe River, reported debts exceeding $10 million with assets between $100,001 and $500,000. This filing follows a lawsuit filed by victims' families in November, alleging the camp operators failed to adequately protect the campers as floodwaters rose. Camp owner Richard Eastland also died in the flood, which claimed at least 136 lives along the river. The bankruptcy comes after Camp Mystic halted plans to reopen this summer due to backlash from victims' families and lawmakers regarding ongoing lawsuits and investigations into the camp's flood emergency preparedness and staff training.

Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp in Texas, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, reporting over $10 million in debt. This filing follows a catastrophic flood on July 4, 2025, which resulted in the deaths of 28 people, including 25 campers, two counselors, and the camp's owner. State investigators found the camp lacked adequate emergency training and planning, and that available adults were not utilized for evacuation. Families of victims have filed lawsuits alleging gross negligence and that the tragedy was preventable, with accusations of prioritizing profit over safety by housing campers in flood-prone areas. Camp representatives maintain the floodwaters were unprecedented and unexpected.