Current status
For your safety: do not enter the Worth Ranch property by road, trail, or river, and do not fly drones over it.
Summaries in our own words, newest first. The Longhorn Council's official Ross Fire update page is always the authoritative source.
The council's public guided visits to Worth Ranch took place on Saturday, Nov. 7, and have concluded. Any future visits will be announced by the council.
Read the official council update: November 7 guided visits concluded →Council leaders and supporters visited camp for a guided tour. A public guided visit was scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, with advance registration required.
Read the official council update: Board and supporters tour Worth Ranch; public guided visit set for Nov. 7 →Fire officials declared the Ross Fire fully contained. The Longhorn Council began its Assess & Document recovery phase. Worth Ranch remains closed.
Read the official council update: Ross Fire declared 100% contained →The Longhorn Council confirmed catastrophic damage to many structures, including Duncan Dining Hall and the ranger's residence. No Scouts, campers, or guests were on site, and camp personnel evacuated safely.
Read the official council update: Council confirms catastrophic damage at Worth Ranch →The Ross Fire started west of Palo Pinto and reached Worth Ranch within hours. The camp ranger and personnel evacuated safely.
Read the official council update: Ross Fire reaches Worth Ranch →Please contact the Longhorn Council.
