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Boat Storage in Minnesota

Minnesota boat owners know the season is short and the off-season is long, so where the hull sits from October to April matters. This directory lists 144 boat storage facilities across the state, rated 4.7 on average. Indoor spots (84) and outdoor spots (81) split the field, with 45 covered options in between. Plenty of them keep the gate open around the clock, which helps when you're hauling out after work.

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144Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
7824/7 gate access
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Top-rated facilities

Mini Mall Storage in Orono, MN

Mini Mall Storage

2725 Wayzata Blvd, Orono, MN ★ 5.0 (256 Google reviews)

Orono self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spaces, 5.0 stars from 256 reviews and a staff reviewers keep naming.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Woodbury, MN

Public Storage

593 Commerce Dr, Woodbury, MN ★ 4.9 (797 Google reviews)

Woodbury Public Storage offers clean, secure RV, boat, and vehicle storage with 24/7 access and a 4.9-star rating from 797 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Mini Mall Storage in Eden Prairie, MN

Mini Mall Storage

6851 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN ★ 4.9 (533 Google reviews)

Eden Prairie self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor options and a 4.9-star rating from 533 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Supreme Storage East in Rosemount, MN

Supreme Storage East

16758 Clayton Ave E, Rosemount, MN ★ 5.0 (102 Google reviews)

Secure, fenced RV and boat storage in Rosemount with 24/7 surveillance and a responsive on-site manager.

Boat 24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Plymouth, MN

Public Storage

3205 Ranchview Ln N, Plymouth, MN ★ 4.9 (405 Google reviews)

Plymouth Public Storage with gated 24/7 access and covered, indoor, or outdoor spots for RVs and boats.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Brooklyn Park, MN

Public Storage

8517 Xylon Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN ★ 4.9 (340 Google reviews)

Brooklyn Park self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots for RVs, boats and cars, open 24/7.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Minneapolis, MN

Public Storage

3245 Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis, MN ★ 4.8 (1,069 Google reviews)

Minneapolis Public Storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor RV storage. 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Mini Mall Storage in Minneapolis, MN

Mini Mall Storage

2845 Harriet Ave, Minneapolis, MN ★ 4.8 (899 Google reviews)

Minneapolis self-storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots, gated access, and a 4.8-star rating from 899 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in St Louis Park, MN

Public Storage

3200 France Ave S, St Louis Park, MN ★ 4.8 (813 Google reviews)

St Louis Park self-storage with gated 24/7 access, covered, indoor and outdoor spots for RVs and boats.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
US Storage Centers in Fridley, MN

US Storage Centers

7220 Central Ave NE, Fridley, MN ★ 4.8 (741 Google reviews)

Climate-controlled indoor RV and boat storage in Fridley with gated access, cameras, and staff praised for helpful service.

IndoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasClimate controlled
Mini Mall Storage in New Hope, MN

Mini Mall Storage

2711 Nevada Ave N, New Hope, MN ★ 4.8 (718 Google reviews)

New Hope self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor options, gated 24/7 access and a 4.8 rating from 718 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Brooklyn Park, MN

Public Storage

8124 Lakeland Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN ★ 4.8 (504 Google reviews)

Brooklyn Park self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor parking and a 4.8-star rating from 504 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Eden Prairie, MN

Public Storage

6570 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie, MN ★ 4.8 (498 Google reviews)

Eden Prairie Public Storage with gated RV, boat and vehicle storage and a 4.8 rating from nearly 500 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessClimate controlledWell lit
Self Storage of Rochester in Rochester, MN

Self Storage of Rochester

4851 Maine Ave SE, Rochester, MN ★ 4.9 (92 Google reviews)

Rochester self-storage with climate control and room for boats and RVs. Rated 4.9 from 92 reviews.

Boat Climate controlled
Public Storage in Apple Valley, MN

Public Storage

15075 Foliage Ave, Apple Valley, MN ★ 4.8 (457 Google reviews)

Public Storage in Apple Valley offers covered, indoor and outdoor RV, boat and car storage with 24/7 gated access.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Lakeville, MN

Public Storage

21002 Heron Way, Lakeville, MN ★ 4.8 (446 Google reviews)

Lakeville self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV parking, a 4.8 rating and 446 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
US Storage Centers in St Paul, MN

US Storage Centers

606 Vandalia St, St Paul, MN ★ 4.8 (442 Google reviews)

St. Paul self-storage with covered and indoor RV parking, a heated loading bay, and staff who get mentioned by name in reviews.

CoveredIndoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessClimate controlled
Public Storage in Burnsville, MN

Public Storage

14250 W Burnsville Pkwy, Burnsville, MN ★ 4.8 (430 Google reviews)

Burnsville self-storage with gated 24/7 access, indoor and covered RV options, and staff reviewers call friendly.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Mini Mall Storage in Bloomington, MN

Mini Mall Storage

6200 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN ★ 4.8 (425 Google reviews)

RV storage in Bloomington with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots, secure gates, and staff who get mentioned by name in reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
StorageMart in Plymouth, MN

StorageMart

5525 State Hwy 169 Service Rd, Plymouth, MN ★ 4.8 (376 Google reviews)

Gated self-storage in Plymouth with indoor and outdoor RV, boat and vehicle parking and a 4.8 Google rating.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Eden Prairie, MN

Public Storage

7921 Eden Prairie Rd, Eden Prairie, MN ★ 4.8 (373 Google reviews)

Eden Prairie storage site with gated 24/7 access, covered, indoor and outdoor options, and staff reviewers call helpful.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessClimate controlledWell lit
Public Storage in Excelsior, MN

Public Storage

19545 MN-7, Excelsior, MN ★ 4.8 (365 Google reviews)

Excelsior RV storage with 24/7 access, indoor and covered spots, and a 4.8-star rating from 365 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessWell lit
Five Star Storage in St Michael, MN

Five Star Storage

5358 Quam Ave NE, St Michael, MN ★ 5.0 (40 Google reviews)

Indoor boat and RV storage in St Michael with a 5.0 rating from 40 reviews and 24/7 gated access.

IndoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Fish Lake Storage in Duluth, MN

Fish Lake Storage

5290 Fish Lake Rd, Duluth, MN ★ 5.0 (37 Google reviews)

Duluth self-storage with clean indoor units, easy access, and a 5.0 rating from 37 reviews.

IndoorBoatTrailerCar 24/7 accessVideo camerasWell lit
Five Star Storage in Rochester, MN

Five Star Storage

950 Pendant Ln NW, Rochester, MN ★ 4.8 (112 Google reviews)

Rochester storage off US-14 with large RV and boat units, gated access, cameras, and a manager reviewers keep praising.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasClimate controlled

Covered, indoor, or open air

The mix here tells you something about the climate. With 84 facilities offering indoor storage and 45 covered, there are real options for keeping a boat out of the snow and sun. Outdoor storage is just as common at 81 facilities, and for a shrink-wrapped hull on a trailer that is often the practical call. Many facilities list several types at once, so a single stop can handle the boat, the trailer, and the tow vehicle. Ask how the boat sits before you commit. Indoor means out of the weather, covered means a roof overhead, and outdoor means you own the prep work. UV and freeze-thaw do the slow damage up here, so a cover or a roof earns its keep.

What the ratings say

Mini Mall Storage and Public Storage both show up more than once among the highest-rated facilities, with review counts in the hundreds at several locations. Mini Mall Storage holds a 5.0 and a 4.9 across its listings, and Public Storage sits at 4.9 at each of its three appearances. Supreme Storage East rounds out the top group at 5.0 on 102 reviews. High review counts do not guarantee a good fit, but a facility with hundreds of reviews has usually been through a few winters with customers who notice leaks, snow removal, and how the gate works in January. Read the recent ones, not just the score.

Access and security

78 of the 144 facilities offer 24/7 gate access, which matters more than it sounds. Winter light is scarce, and a Saturday haul-out can run long. Gated entry, cameras, and lighting come up often in the feature lists for the top-rated facilities, and climate control appears at some indoor locations. Check the gate hours before you sign, especially if you plan to launch early or pull the boat for a repair mid-season. Confirm what your own insurance covers while the boat sits in storage, and ask whether the facility requires proof of coverage. A battery maintainer and a full winterization are worth the effort either way.

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Questions people ask

How many boat storage facilities are listed in Minnesota?

The directory lists 144 boat storage facilities across Minnesota, with an average rating of 4.7. Of those, 84 offer indoor storage and 45 offer covered storage, while 81 list outdoor storage. Many facilities offer more than one type, so the counts overlap.

How many facilities offer 24/7 gate access?

78 of the 144 facilities list 24/7 gate access. That is a little more than half, so it is worth checking before you choose. It matters most in winter, when daylight is short and haul-out trips tend to happen after work or on weekends.

Do I need indoor storage for a boat in Minnesota?

Not necessarily. Indoor storage at 84 facilities keeps a boat out of snow, ice, and UV, but outdoor storage at 81 facilities works fine if you winterize and cover the boat properly. Covered storage at 45 facilities is a middle option. Consider how much prep you want to do each fall.

Which facilities rate highest in Minnesota?

Mini Mall Storage has listings at 5.0 and 4.9, and Public Storage appears three times at 4.9 with strong review counts. Supreme Storage East also holds a 5.0 on 102 reviews. Ratings help narrow the field, but read recent reviews for details on gates, snow removal, and access.