Five Star Storage
Hermantown self-storage with indoor units, climate control, and RV/boat parking. Rated 4.7 by 89 reviewers.
Hermantown, MN
Boat Storage in Hermantown, MN
Hermantown sits just up the hill from Duluth, close enough to Lake Superior that a lot of us keep a boat around. When the season ends, the garage usually isn't big enough. There are 2 boat storage facilities listed here, both indoor, and they average 4.8 stars across reviews. That indoor part matters in this climate. Boats that sit outside through a northeast Minnesota winter take a beating from snow load and freeze-thaw.
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Facilities in Hermantown
Five Star Storage
Hermantown self-storage with indoor units, drive-up access, and staff reviewers call helpful.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Hermantown. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Duluth Storage Center
Clean, dry, secured boat and RV storage in Hermantown, just outside Duluth.
Fish Lake Storage
Duluth self-storage with clean indoor units, easy access, and a 5.0 rating from 37 reviews.
Trailside Storage
Family-owned indoor and outdoor RV and boat storage near Island Lake, open month to month.
Toy Barn Storage, Cloquet
Secure RV and boat storage in Cloquet with indoor and outdoor options, gated access, and cameras.
Why indoor makes sense here
Both of the facilities listed in Hermantown are indoor, and both take boats and vehicles. That is the whole inventory, so you are not sorting through a mix of gravel yards and open lots. Indoor storage keeps snow and ice off the cover and keeps sun off the gelcoat, which is the slow wear nobody notices until the upholstery is faded. If you have ever pulled a tarp full of ice off a boat in April, you know the difference. Winters up here are long. Plan your season around the storage calendar, not the other way around.
What the ratings say
Five Star Storage appears twice in the listings with different locations and different numbers. One carries a 4.7 rating over 89 reviews, the other a 4.9 over 20. Read a few of each before you commit. A big review count tells you how the facility handles a busy season. A small count on a high rating tells you less, but it is still worth a look. Ask about gate hours when you call. Neither listing shows 24/7 gate access, so you will want to know exactly when you can get in and out, especially if you launch early on a Saturday.
Booking and prep
With 2 facilities in town and 4 more nearby, options exist but they are not endless. Call ahead in fall rather than waiting for the first hard freeze. Ask what the facility wants from you before the boat goes in: fuel level, battery pulled or on a maintainer, cushions and gear removed. Those details vary by facility, so get them in writing or at least in an email. Confirm your insurance covers the boat while it is stored off your property. Some policies treat indoor storage differently than a driveway. A quick call to your agent beats finding out later.
More ways to store in Hermantown
Nearby cities
- Duluth, MN (3 listed · 5 mi)
- Cloquet, MN (1 listed · 14 mi)
- Sturgeon Lake, MN (1 listed · 42 mi)
- Cable, WI (1 listed · 60 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Hermantown?
There are 2 listed in Hermantown, both indoor. Another 4 are nearby if you are willing to drive a bit. Both local facilities also take vehicles, so you may be able to keep a trailer or second rig on the same property.
Are any of them outdoor?
No. The count shows 0 covered and 0 outdoor facilities here, with 2 indoor. That keeps your boat out of the snow and sun, which matters through a northeast Minnesota winter. Expect indoor space to book up earlier in the fall.
What ratings do the local facilities have?
The two listings average 4.8 stars. Five Star Storage shows a 4.7 across 89 reviews at one location and a 4.9 across 20 at the other. Read recent reviews for both before you decide which to call first.
What should I ask before storing my boat?
Ask about gate hours, since neither listing shows 24/7 access. Confirm what they want done before storage, like fuel level and battery care. And check with your insurer that the boat is covered while it sits off your property.