Camp Mystic, a century‑old private Christian girls’ camp on the Guadalupe River, faced a crisis after the July 4, 2025 flash flood that claimed 28 lives. Owners, the Eastland family, have turned to Chapter 11 to salvage the property, but their plan ignites fierce opposition from victims’ families and state lawmakers.
The court filing lists $10‑$50 million in debts and calls for a court‑supervised auction of the entire 749‑acre parcel, along with ancillary assets. Proceeds would first feed insurance payouts, then creditors, with the remaining divided among unsecured debts and the families of the deceased.
Investigators revealed that camp leaders delayed evacuation for 45 minutes after a 1:15 a.m. flood alert, while counselors lacked emergency training. State police now seek warrants to review the owners’ electronic communications for possible criminal liability.
Tim Ferguson, attorney for Mary Grace Baker’s family, warned that any buyer must honor the camp’s historic mission or face legal challenge. Baker’s family vowed to pursue accountability, arguing that the camp’s failure to act saved no lives.
Judge Christopher M. Lopez will review the plan next month; if approved, a sale could begin in early 2026, setting a timetable for creditors to recover.