Green Point Reservoir (OR): Motor and Boating Rules
Hood River County · near Hood River · managed by Oregon State Marine Board
- Gas outboard YES
- Electric trolling YES
- PWC / jet ski VERIFY
- Hood River County, OR
- Oregon State Marine Board
Quick answer
Green Point Reservoir allows motorboats at idle speed only. The slow-no-wake rule covers the entire surface, not just a shoreline band. Skiing, tubing, and planing runs are out. Green Point Reservoir in OR is open to motorboats at slow-no-wake speed only, across the entire lake under Oregon State Marine Board regulations (verified July 14, 2026). Rules change and local ordinances may add restrictions — always confirm with Oregon State Marine Board before you launch.
Rules at a glance
What this means in practice
Slow-no-wake is a speed behavior, not an equipment rule: any motor is fine, but you must run at the slowest speed that maintains steering — roughly idle — leaving no plowing wake. On Green Point Reservoir that applies to the entire surface, not just a shoreline buffer. Our guide to no-wake rules covers how officers judge it.
Practically, an all-lake no-wake rule turns Green Point Reservoir into fishing and cruising water. Waterskiing, tubing, and planing speeds are off the table. Budget extra time for every crossing — idle speed makes the lake feel bigger than the acreage suggests.
Worth knowing about Green Point Reservoir: OAR 250-020-0141 (Green Point Reservoir provision, Hood River County). Known locally as Kingsley Reservoir. Motorboats allowed but limited to slow-no-wake speed.
Two more Oregon waters worth a look while you plan: Clear Lake (No motors, Linn County) and Hosmer Lake (Electric only, Deschutes County). For the complete picture, all verified Oregon lake motor rules sit on one sortable page.
Common mistakes on No wake water
Thinking the rule is seasonal. Unless the source says otherwise, an all-lake no-wake listing applies year-round — including the empty weekday morning when it feels unnecessary.
Trimming up to go faster "quietly." Trim changes the wake, not the rule. Level hull, minimal ripple is the standard officers apply on Green Point Reservoir.
Before you launch — verify
- Official rules: Oregon State Marine Board
- Unsure about a detail? Call the Oregon State Marine Board district office that covers Hood River County before towing your boat out.
- We last verified this page on .
Rules change and local ordinances may add restrictions — always confirm with Oregon State Marine Board before you launch.
Frequently asked questions
Are gas motors allowed on Green Point Reservoir?
Yes. Gasoline outboards are allowed on Green Point Reservoir. The entire lake is slow-no-wake, so idle speed only. Verified July 14, 2026.
Can I use an electric trolling motor on Green Point Reservoir?
Yes. Electric trolling motors are allowed on Green Point Reservoir. A transom-mount motor in the 30–55 lb thrust range with a deep-cycle battery is the typical setup for this class of water.
Are jet skis (PWC) allowed on Green Point Reservoir?
The official source we cite does not state a clear PWC rule for Green Point Reservoir. Confirm with Oregon State Marine Board before bringing a jet ski.
Who enforces boating rules on Green Point Reservoir?
The rules summarized here come from Oregon State Marine Board (state department of natural resources), with possible additional ordinances from Hood River County or local municipalities. Any peace officer can cite violations, so treat posted rules as enforceable regardless of who is watching.
Where do I verify the current rules for Green Point Reservoir?
The Sources section links the exact regulation we summarized, and Oregon State Marine Board publishes the live version. This page was last checked against it on July 14, 2026.