Rising water and a chewed-up main access road turned a weekend at Camp Eagle in Rocksprings into an all-hands evacuation, with 325 campers moved out of the site and later accounted for. Camp leaders and emergency crews reported no injuries. Children were sheltered while road crews checked the route and local partners worked through the logistics of getting everyone back to their families.
❤️ 325 campers safely evacuated from Camp Eagle due to rising water and damage to the main access road. @TxDPS South Texas Region troopers from Cameron County assisted alongside the @cpvfdtx and local partners. #TexasStrong #ProtectingTexas #ICYMI pic.twitter.com/AYIBtqsOdh
— TxDPS - South Texas Region (@TxDPSsouth) July 18, 2026
What Officials Said
The Texas Department of Public Safety's South Texas Region said in a post on X that 325 campers were “safely evacuated” from Camp Eagle and that troopers from Cameron County assisted alongside the CPVFD TX and other local partners, according to TxDPS - South Texas Region. The brief update, shared shortly after crews wrapped up the operation, stressed that everyone on site had been accounted for.
Camp's Update And Safety Steps
Camp Eagle reported that campers were moved to higher ground and accounted for, and a July 15 weather update stated “All of our campers are safe” while noting that waterfront activities were suspended as staff monitored conditions, according to Camp Eagle. The camp said it was tracking the weather and would keep communicating with families as conditions evolved.
Wider Hill Country Flooding
The evacuation at Camp Eagle unfolded in the middle of broader flooding across the Hill Country this week that pushed other camps to activate emergency plans and relocate campers, KERA reported. That coverage notes that last year's deadly Camp Mystic flood prompted lawmakers and camp operators to ramp up weather monitoring and revise safety plans for summer programs, a backdrop that helps explain how quickly camps moved this time.
Access Road Damage And The Evacuation Lift
According to TxDPS - South Texas Region, damage to Camp Eagle's main access road cut off normal vehicle traffic, which meant troopers, volunteer firefighters and camp staff had to coordinate closely to move groups out safely. Officials said the first priority was to account for every camper, then handle transport and reunification with guardians once they knew where everyone was.
What Families Should Know
Camp leaders have asked parents to stick to official camp channels for pickup instructions and updates. The camp's website lists contact details and states that staff will keep posting information while local agencies review the damaged road conditions, according to Camp Eagle. Families with urgent questions are advised to reach out to the camp directly or contact county emergency offices for the latest reunification guidance.
Outlook
No injuries have been reported, and crews are evaluating the damaged access road ahead of repairs. Authorities said they will share more information as it becomes available, and families are being urged to monitor official channels for updates on reunification and access to the camp.
