Worth Ranch Fire Update
On August 24, 2026 just after noon a fire was reported 2 miles west of Palo Pinto near Hwy 180. This fire, the Ross fire began moving north at high rate of speed. The Worth Ranch Ranger was in communication with local officials and within a couple of hours was evacuating the property. No Scouts or visitors were on the property at the time. By 7:00pm that day word came that building at Worth Ranch were on fire. In less than 24 hours the fire grew to 50,000 acres and caused catastrophic damage to Worth Ranch.
All official information and updates can be obtained on the Longhorn Council official Ross Fire Updates page.
Donations can be made to the Worth Ranch Recovery Fund here.
Worth Ranch is Closed. Please don't make any attempt to visit the camp at this time.
Worth Ranch History & Program
For over 90 years Scouts and Scouters have come to Worth Ranch Scout Camp. The history of the camp and the adjacent area is rich with lore and mystery. Worth Ranch serves Scout Units year round with programs which include our Spring and Fall Brazos River Canoe Races, week long Brazos River Canoe Trip in the Summer along with our excellent traditional Boy Scout Summer Camp program. Worth Ranch is also home to the Longhorn Council Aquatic School Program.
