Big Ring Storage - Greenville
Clean, well-lit self-storage in Appleton with RV, boat and car parking and a 5.0 rating.
Appleton, WI
Boat Storage in Appleton, WI
Appleton boat owners have seven storage facilities to pick from, and most of them sit on the north and east side of town near the river. The average rating lands at 4.2, which tells you the bar is decent but not perfect. Boats here in the Fox Valley usually sit outside through the cold months, so read each facility's features closely before you commit to a spot.
Discover Boat Storage in Appleton, WI
7Facilities listed
4.2★Average Google rating
524/7 gate access
3More within 30 miles
Facilities in Appleton
Big Ring Storage - Bluemound Appleton
Appleton storage with 24/7 access, cameras, and clean units; reviewers praise staff but note some owner follow-up issues.
Storage Lion - Ballard Rd, Appleton
Storage Lion on Ballard Rd offers outdoor RV storage with 24/7 access, cameras, and pull-through spots in Appleton.
Apple Storage
Appleton storage facility with gated outdoor RV and boat parking, open 24/7 and rated 4.0 from 32 reviews.
Big Ring Storage - Appleton
Appleton self-storage with climate-controlled units, RV and boat parking, and 24/7 access.
Storage Lion - Brookhaven Dr, Kimberly
Gated, camera-monitored storage on Brookhaven Drive in East Kimberly with climate control and drive-up access.
Offseason Storage
RV and boat storage on the north side of Appleton, Wisconsin.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Appleton. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Storage Lion- Kimberly
Clean, secure self-storage in Kimberly, WI with covered and indoor units and 24/7 gated access.
Storage Lion - Mayflower Dr, Greenville
Storage Lion on Mayflower Dr in Greenville offers outdoor RV storage with 24/7 access, security cameras, and a 4.7-star rating.
Apple Storage
Kaukauna self-storage with covered RV and boat parking, 24/7 gate access, and mixed reviews on phone support.
What's available in Appleton
Of the seven boat storage facilities listed here, two offer true outdoor spots and the rest combine boat storage with vehicle and climate-controlled space. Four include climate control, which matters when a Wisconsin freeze rolls in. Five of the seven have 24/7 gate access, so you can launch early or pull in late without working around office hours. Big Ring Storage runs three of the locations, on Greenville, Bluemound and Appleton proper. Storage Lion has two, on Ballard Road and Brookhaven Drive in Kimberly. Apple Storage rounds out the list.
Picking a facility
Start with how much weather protection you actually need. An outdoor spot at Storage Lion on Ballard Road or at Apple Storage keeps costs down, but you'll want a quality cover and a good trailer jack to keep the hull off wet ground. The climate-controlled options from Big Ring and Storage Lion in Kimberly help with mildew and vinyl cracking over a long off-season. Check gate hours before you sign anything. Five of the seven run 24/7 access, and the difference between that and a 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. gate shows up on the first Friday evening you want to get out on the water. Confirm your insurance covers the boat while it's stored off your property.
Ratings and reviews
Big Ring Storage in Greenville holds a 5.0 across 10 reviews, though that's a small sample. The Bluemound location carries a 4.5 from 53 reviews, the largest batch on the list and a solid signal. Storage Lion on Ballard Road sits at 4.3 from 24 reviews. Apple Storage and Big Ring's Appleton location land at 4.0 and 4.2. The Storage Lion on Brookhaven Drive in Kimberly comes in at 3.4, so read those reviews with care. None of this replaces a visit. Drive past, look at the pavement and fencing, and ask how they handle snow removal.
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- Kaukauna, WI (3 listed · 8 mi)
- Oshkosh, WI (3 listed · 22 mi)
- Green Bay, WI (12 listed · 26 mi)
- Waupaca, WI (3 listed · 35 mi)
- Sheboygan, WI (6 listed · 47 mi)
- West Bend, WI (3 listed · 59 mi)
- Sturgeon Bay, WI (2 listed · 67 mi)
- Pewaukee, WI (2 listed · 84 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Appleton?
There are seven boat storage facilities listed in Appleton, with three more nearby. Four of the seven offer climate-controlled space, and five have 24/7 gate access. The average rating across the group is 4.2.
How many Appleton facilities have climate control?
Four of the seven facilities include climate control among their features. Big Ring Storage lists it at all three of its locations, and Storage Lion offers it on Brookhaven Drive in Kimberly. That keeps humidity and temperature steadier through a Wisconsin winter.
Can I get into my boat at night?
Five of the seven Appleton facilities advertise 24/7 gate access, including Storage Lion on Ballard Road, Apple Storage and Big Ring Storage on Bluemound. Ask whether the gate uses a keypad or a card, and get the after-hours phone number before you need it.
What should I do before storing my boat for winter?
Winterize the engine, fog the cylinders, and pull the battery so it can sit on a maintainer indoors. Drain and dry the bilge, and leave the plug out. Cover the boat so snow slides off rather than pooling, and check the tire pressure on the trailer before you tow it to the facility.