StorageMart
Kansas City self-storage with indoor climate-controlled and drive-up units, plus indoor vehicle parking.
Boat owners around Kansas City know the drill: the season ends, the trailer needs a home, and the driveway is not it. This list covers 4 storage facilities in Kansas City, Kansas, averaging 4.7 stars across hundreds of reviews. Covered, indoor, and outdoor spots are all on the board, and 2 of the 4 let you come and go around the clock. One more facility sits just outside town if none of these fit.
Kansas City self-storage with indoor climate-controlled and drive-up units, plus indoor vehicle parking.
Kansas City Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV spots, gated keypad access and a 4.8 rating.
Kansas City Public Storage with gated 24/7 access, covered and outdoor RV and boat parking, rated 4.6 by 418 reviewers.
Kansas City Public Storage with gated RV, boat and car storage and a 4.3-star rating from 138 reviews.
Within a short drive of Kansas City. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Gated RV and boat storage lot in Shawnee, KS with 24/7 access and mixed recent reviews.
StorageMart leads the group at 4.9 stars from 976 reviews, and its features cover gated entry, cameras, 24/7 access, and climate control. Three Public Storage locations follow at 4.8, 4.6, and 4.3 stars, each with a few hundred reviews or fewer. High marks with that much volume usually mean the basics work: gates open when they should, the yard stays clean, and staff answer the phone. Read a handful of recent reviews before you commit. A facility can slip in a year, and the newest comments tell you more than the average does.
All 4 facilities offer indoor and outdoor space, and 3 of them have covered spots as well. Outdoor storage is the cheapest way to park a trailer boat, but Kansas sun and hail both take a toll on gelcoat and canvas. A good cover is worth the money if the boat sits out. Indoor is the answer if you want the hull out of the weather entirely, though you will pay for it and should confirm the door height fits your tower or T-top. Covered sits in between: a roof overhead, walls open to the wind.
Two of the 4 facilities offer 24/7 gate access, which matters if you launch early or come home after dark. The others keep set hours, so check them against your schedule before you sign. All the facilities listed here are gated, and most have cameras or lighting on site. Ask about the gate code policy and whether anyone is on the property overnight. For an indoor unit, a battery maintainer keeps the starting battery alive through the off months. Pull the drain plug, and confirm your insurance covers the boat while it sits in storage.
There are 4 listed here, plus 1 more nearby. All 4 offer indoor and outdoor boat storage, 3 have covered spots, and 2 offer 24/7 gate access. The average rating across the group is 4.7 stars.
StorageMart has the highest rating at 4.9 stars from 976 reviews. It offers indoor and outdoor boat storage along with gated entry, cameras, climate control, and 24/7 access. Three Public Storage locations round out the list at 4.8, 4.6, and 4.3 stars.
It depends on your hull and your budget. Indoor keeps sun, hail, and debris off the boat entirely, which protects gelcoat, canvas, and electronics. Outdoor is cheaper and fine with a quality cover. Covered spots split the difference, and 3 of the 4 facilities here offer them.
Confirm gate hours, especially if you launch early, and ask about the gate code and overnight staffing. Verify the unit fits your trailer and tower. Ask about lease terms and unit swaps, then drive the route with your trailer at the time of day you would tow.