36 CFR §3.6

1. (a)To operate a power-driven vessel on park waters, a person must be either:
   1. (1)At least 16 years old; or
   2. (2)Between 12 and 15 years old and accompanied on the vessel by a person at least 18 years old.
2. (b)If a park area is located within a State having different age requirements, then the applicable State law is adopted in lieu of paragraph (a) of this section.
3. (c)If a park area is located within a State having a mandatory boater education requirement, then that State requirement is adopted.