About Trooper Island

Trooper Island Kid’s Camp was developed by the Kentucky State Police as part of a long range program of public service to the youth of Kentucky: a place where the tensions and turmoil of our everyday lives can be forgotten; and for one week young people can be given a touch of hope and desire of a better tomorrow. Spearheaded by former State Police Director, Colonel James E. Bassett, the idea was to establish a permanent recreational site where trooper and child could share a week long experience. A location was selected in a secluded corner of Dale Hollow Lake near the Cumberland and Clinton County line, where an island was leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a non-profit charitable corporation was formed.

2023 Raffle Car Information

2023 GMC SIERRA 1500 DENALI 4WD

Thank you for your support of Trooper Island! This year’s Trooper Island Camp Raffle vehicle was a 2023 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali 4WD.

The drawing for this year’s raffle vehicle was held on August 27th, 2023 at 3:00 pm EST. Please come back to see more information on the 2024 Raffle vehicle.

Donate to the Island

HOW TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

All construction and camping expenses are paid from tax-deductible contributions. Many industry, civic and business groups have provided this program much needed support.

Contributions and/or Request for Further Information should be directed to:

TROOPER ISLAND, INC.
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE
919 Versailles Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone # (270) 433 – 5422

Trooper Island Scholarship Program

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE TROOPER ISLAND SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.

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Trooper Island Camper Application

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(DROP OFF YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO YOUR LOCAL STATE POLICE POST)
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Tpr. Jonathan Biven

TROOPER ISLAND CAMP DIRECTOR

jonathan.biven@ky.gov

Dale Hollow Lk, Burkesville, KY 42717
(270) 433-5422

Directions to Trooper Island Boat Dock

From Northern Kentucky:

Take I-75 South
Turn onto KY 461 (Exit 62) toward Somerset
Turn right on KY 80
Turn onto US 27 South
Turn right on KY 90
Turn left on KY 449
Turn left on 1206. This road will take you straight to the dock where the Trooper Island barge picks up guests.

From Western Kentucky:

Take Louie B. Nunn (Cumberland Parkway) East
Exit 14 (KY90)
Turn right at bottom of exit ramp
Turn right on KY 449
Turn left on KY 1206. This road will take you straight to the dock where the Trooper Island barge will transport guests to the island.

From Eastern Kentucky:

Travel either North/South on US 27 to the intersection of KY 90
Travel West on KY 90
Turn Left on KY 449
Turn left on KY 1206. This road will take you straight to the dock where the Trooper Island barge picks up guests.

Julia Sams

It may have been 11 years ago, but sometimes the memories I made at this camp still feel like it all just happened yesterday. I went to a couple of camps when I was a kid - but this one was the only one that made a difference.

Richard Kindall

I was 13 at the time. I really enjoyed my time there and I really appreciate the Troopers and everyone that is involved with Trooper Island for the chance. I just wanna thank everyone involved for sending me to camp back in the summer of 1971, - many years ago. Thank You and God Bless!