Camp Mystic seeks to sell the property in bankruptcy as legal problems grow

Camp Mystic, a century-old private Christian girls' camp on a riverfront property in Texas, has filed for bankruptcy in an effort to sell the land while preserving its "historic mission" following the death of 27 campers and counselors in a 2025 flood. The 749-acre property, nestled among wooded hills on the Guadalupe River, includes several single-story cabins and a recreation hall.

The Eastland family, owners of the camp for decades, initially sought to reopen the camp this summer but faced opposition from victims' families, state lawmakers, and investigations into the incident. The bankruptcy plan aims to auction off the property and other assets, with a preference for a buyer committed to maintaining the camp's historic mission.

The tragedy occurred when the river overflowed its banks, claiming the lives of 25 campers, two counselors, and Camp Mystic's director, Richard Eastland. Victims' families and state lawmakers have criticized the camp's handling of emergency preparedness, alleging that inexperienced counselors were not adequately trained for such disasters.

The bankruptcy filing must be approved by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher M. Lopez, and creditors, including the families who have sued Camp Mystic, will have the opportunity to respond to the plan.