The owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.

On the morning of July 4, the Guadalupe River in Kerr County overflowed as camp attendees slept in their cabins.

The upgrades include four river-monitoring sensors, weather-alert radios in every cabin, and the placement of generators in key buildings.

The century-old girls camp will only operate its Cypress Lake site next year, while the Guadalupe River camp remains closed.

Months after a flash flood killed over two dozen campers and counselors, Camp Mystic is installing new high-tech river monitors and safety upgrades — as families push for accountability and lawsuits continue.

Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.

The owners of Camp Mystic in Texas have announced new safety upgrades following a tragic July 4 flood that killed 25 campers and two counselors.

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