WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE 

THAT THE GOOD SHEPHERD CAMPGROUND

IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY 

DUE TO THE FLOOD OF JULY 2002

Flood of 2002

At around 2:00 AM on Tues, July 2nd, 2002 it began to rain. When the rains finally ended about 5 days later, rain gauges had registered over 30 inches, a record for any such period in the Sabinal Canyon. Early Tuesday and again on Thursday, we experienced back-to-back record rises in our normally passive and beautiful little Sabinal River. 

The damage done in these two rises wiped out hundreds of families' homes, businesses, livestock, and one kind soul whom we knew as "Doc". The debris still hangs from high trees, fences, and wrecked vehicles. The devastation did not spare our businesses including Utopia Silver. In addition to the business you all know, we had a beautiful campground here and a small metal fabricating business. We will probably not re-open the campground because of the terrible responsibility, which could easily have included loss of life. 

The recreation hall

This was after the first flood, just days later a second flood happened and the restroom fell into a large hole and is only partially visible now.

We are so thankful for all the wonderful people that have come to Good Shepherd Campground in the past, and we know that 'man makes his plans, but God orders his steps'. We will continue to make plans and let you know via this website.

Thank you and may God Bless your family as He continues to bless ours,

Regards,

Denise and Bill Fernald