Ames West Side Storage
Locally owned West Ames storage with 24/7 gate access, cameras, and a 5.0 rating from 363 reviews.
Iowa
Boat Storage in Iowa
Iowa gives a boat owner two problems at once: a long off season and a short one you don't want to waste. With 80 storage facilities listed across the state, the trick is matching the shelter to how you use the boat. Covered and indoor options exist, but outdoor spots dominate the count, and 50 of these places keep the gate open around the clock.
Discover Boat Storage in Iowa
80Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
5024/7 gate access
Top-rated facilities
StorageMart
Johnston RV storage with indoor and outdoor spots, 24/7 cameras, and a 4.8-star rating from 554 reviews.
Affordable Self Storage
Sioux City self-storage with indoor and outdoor spots for RVs, boats, and vehicles, rated 4.9 from 94 reviews.
Streamlined Storage - Marion 8th Ave
Fenced outdoor RV storage in Marion with 24-hour access, cameras, and easy online rentals.
Oskaloosa Self-Storage
Newer Oskaloosa facility with gated, code-only access, cameras, and 10x30 RV storage. Rated 4.9 by 65 reviewers.
Cedar Crossing Storage
Locally owned RV and boat storage with clean, fenced, camera-monitored lots and friendly service.
LockBox Storage Grimes
Grimes self-storage with gated 24/7 access, cameras, and clean, well-kept grounds, rated 4.8 from 133 reviews.
StorageMart
Des Moines self-storage with indoor and outdoor parking, staffed office, gated access, and a 4.8 rating from 108 reviews.
Streamlined Storage - Davenport
Secure outdoor RV and boat parking in Davenport with 24-hour gated access and a 4.8 rating from 98 reviews.
Iowa Storage Solutions
Indoor RV and boat storage in Elk Run Heights with 4.9 stars from 42 reviews and a hands-on owner.
North Brady Storage
Clean, secure RV and boat storage in Davenport with gated access, cameras, and friendly staff.
StorageMart
RV storage in Des Moines with gated 24-hour access and a manager reviewers call friendly and helpful.
StorageMart
Des Moines storage just off MLK Parkway with indoor and outdoor parking, 24/7 access, and a 4.7-star rating from 263 reviews.
StorageMart
Waukee self-storage with outdoor RV and boat parking, gated access, cameras, and staff reviewers call helpful.
StorageMart
Outdoor RV and boat parking in Waukee with 24-hour access, cameras, and a gate.
Altoona RV & Boat Storage
Gated, camera-monitored RV and boat storage near 5th Ave SW and 3rd St SW in Altoona, rated 4.9 by 30 reviewers.
Streamlined Storage - Davenport
Clean, gated outdoor storage in Davenport with 24-hour access, easy online rentals, and a lock included.
Moellers Marine & Storage, LLC
Family-owned since 1978, this Spirit Lake shop offers indoor RV storage plus boat repair with a 5.0 rating.
Old Foundry Storage
Fairfield self-storage with covered and indoor spots for RVs, boats, and cars, rated 4.7 from 92 reviews.
LockBox Storage Waukee
Waukee self-storage with gated 24/7 access, cameras, and climate control; reviewers praise the onsite manager and reasonable rates.
Sugar Bottom Storage
Gated self-storage south of Solon with 24-hour access, cameras, and indoor or outdoor spots for RVs and boats.
Waukee Storage
Waukee Storage offers gated outdoor RV, boat and trailer parking with cameras and 24/7 access in Waukee, Iowa.
Streamlined Storage - Marion Airport Rd
Clean, secure outdoor storage near Marion Airport with 24-hour access and easy payments.
StorageMart
Gated self-storage on S Ankeny Blvd with indoor climate controlled units, drive-up access, and car and boat storage.
Eldridge Storage
Secure, clean self storage in Eldridge, IA with climate control and drive-up RV and boat parking.
Match the shelter to the season
Of the 80 facilities here, 36 offer outdoor storage, 26 have indoor space, and only 6 list covered spots. That split tells you something. Most Iowa owners park outside and accept the weather, or pay for indoor shelter to keep sun and hail off gelcoat and canvas. An outdoor spot works if you shrink-wrap or tarp properly and pull the plug so water can't pool. Indoor is worth the step up if your boat is glass, older, or simply worth more than the monthly difference. Covered is the middle path, and there aren't many of them, so ask early.
Access hours and security
Fifty of the 80 facilities advertise 24/7 gate access, which matters in a state where the season squeezes into a few good months. You want to hook up before dawn or pull in after dark without calling anyone. Check the gate hours before you sign, especially at the smaller operations. Cameras and a keypad gate are standard at the bigger names. Ask how the gate behaves in an ice storm and whether you get a code or a fob. Confirm that your boat and trailer are covered under your own policy while stored, since facility insurance usually protects the property, not your rig.
What owners rate highest
Ames West Side Storage holds a perfect 5.0 across 363 reviews, and it handles indoor, outdoor, boat, trailer, vehicle and semi parking behind a gated, camera-monitored fence with climate options. StorageMart sits at 4.8 with 554 reviews, the busiest listing in the state. Affordable Self Storage rates 4.9 with 94 reviews, and Streamlined Storage on Marion 8th Ave matches that 4.9 with 79. Oskaloosa Self-Storage and Cedar Crossing Storage both sit at 4.9 and 5.0 respectively. The statewide average is 4.7, so any of these is a safe bet on service.
Boat Storage by city in Iowa
- Des Moines (6)
- Grimes (5)
- Davenport (5)
- Ankeny (3)
- Waterloo (3)
- Marion (2)
- Council Bluffs (2)
- Ames (2)
- Pleasant Hill (2)
- Sioux City (2)
- Spirit Lake (2)
Nearby states and other types
RV storage guides
Research & data
Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are listed in Iowa?
There are 80 facilities listed across the state, with a 4.7 average rating from owner reviews. Outdoor spots make up the largest share at 36, followed by 26 indoor and 6 covered options. Another 10 listings also offer trailer storage.
How many Iowa facilities offer 24/7 gate access?
Fifty of the 80 listings advertise round-the-clock gate access. That's most of them, but not all, so confirm the hours before you commit. Early launches and late returns are easier when the gate never closes on you.
Should I pay for indoor storage in Iowa?
Only 26 facilities offer indoor space, so it's the smaller share. Indoor shelter keeps sun, hail and snow load off the hull and canvas through the off season. If your boat is fiberglass or older, the extra cost is usually easier to justify than gelcoat repairs.
What should I check before signing a storage agreement?
Ask about gate hours and how access works in bad weather. Confirm whether cameras cover your stall and whether your own insurance covers the boat while stored. Then winterize properly: stabilizer in the fuel, fogged cylinders, and a maintainer on the battery.