We are in shock. So many people in our community—friends, family, our staff, Canyon guests, and particularly our camping friends along the Guadalupe—are affected by this flooding tragedy firsthand, and many are asking about the best way to support right now.
Starting last weekend, we’ve been working with community partners in the region. They’ve told us the best way to help right now is by giving to these key organizations. Please join us in supporting their work.
- The of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. We know these folks well and trust their work—they will distribute funds to many other regional nonprofits.
- . This organization is doing vital rescue work and needs ongoing support.
- – Emergency Disaster Services. Be sure to direct your donation to the Texas Floods.
Please continue to pray for Camp Mystic, Heart of the Hills, and all of the families and camps in the Texas Hill Country that experienced floods and flashfloods.
Everyone is safe in the Frio Canyon. We opened River Road this morning and continue to watch the weather closely.
An update from LLYC:
Echo Valley and Singing Hills remain stocked with plenty of food and water. All campsites have power. Every camper has a warm and dry bed.
All waterfronts are closed and are not being used. But camp continues—campers are playing games and engaging with each other and counselors.
An update from Laity Lodge Family Camp:
LLFC families from the current session will be leaving later this morning, and we will be able to prepare Headwaters for the next session as usual. If you are registered for the next session of family camp, please keep your plans to join us on time tomorrow.
Yesterday and today, a severe rainstorm caused flooding along the Guadalupe River, Frio River, and other rivers in the Texas Hill Country. The H. E. Butt Foundation implemented “shelter in place” procedures for Echo Valley, Singing Hills, and Headwaters. All of our camps have adequate food, water, and beds.
All campers and staff in the Frio Canyon are safe at this time. We will continue to make sure the campers and staff are kept out of the river at a safe distance. We are in touch with camp staff who were out of the Canyon on their days off to let them know when they can return to camp.
We closed River Road early in the day out of an abundance of caution before flood waters began to rise. We will keep the roads closed by chain until the flood waters recede. As of 4 p.m. on July 4, the river level is receding rapidly. Our top leaders on site will continue to monitor storms that may affect our river level. We will continue to update this page as anything changes.
Please join us in praying for the families and camps along the Guadalupe River that experienced flashfloods last night.
We’re praying for camps along the Guadalupe and everyone in Kerrville, Ingram, and Hunt impacted by the flooding.
Note to parents: The Frio River is not affected by the water flowing through the Guadalupe. All campsites in the Canyon are in good shape. The River Road is currently closed.
We are monitoring conditions and will post further updates here as needed.
