Our boys' troop was supposed to go there in November.
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August 25, 2026 | 12:00 PM
The Longhorn Council is closely monitoring the Ross Fire and its impact on the Worth Ranch Scout Camp property.
First and foremost, we are grateful to report that there were no Scouts, campers, or guests at camp when the fire entered the area. The Camp Ranger and all personnel were safely evacuated.
Our thoughts today are with the first responders who continue working tirelessly to protect lives and property, as well as the families and communities across Palo Pinto County who have been impacted by this wildfire.
While assessments are ongoing, we can confirm that multiple structures at Worth Ranch Scout Camp have sustained catastrophic damage. The full extent of the damage has not yet been determined, and conditions remain active.
We understand the concern and deep emotional connection that generations of Scouts, volunteers, alumni, and supporters have with Worth Ranch. We share those concerns and are committed to providing information as it becomes available.
For safety reasons, please do not travel to or visit Worth Ranch Scout Camp. This includes the use of personal drones, as they can stall emergency response. Emergency personnel and fire crews need unobstructed access to the area as they continue response and recovery operations.
At this time, our priority is supporting first responders, affected families, and the broader communities responding to this emergency.
To ensure accurate and reliable information, we ask everyone to rely only on official Longhorn Council communications. Updates will be shared through this webpage and social media channels. Our goal is to provide updates twice daily as circumstances warrant.
We ask the Scouting community to keep the firefighters, emergency personnel, affected families, and all those impacted by the Ross Fire in their thoughts.
Additional updates will be provided as information is confirmed.
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