Montana

Boat Storage in Montana

Montana boat owners know the season is short and the off-season is long, so where the hull sits from October to May matters. There are 77 boat storage facilities listed across the state, rated 4.6 on average, and 48 of them let you in through the gate around the clock. Covered, indoor and open-air spots all show up in the mix, so you can match the shelter to your boat and your winter.

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77Facilities listed
4.6★Average Google rating
4824/7 gate access
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Top-rated facilities

Pack N Ride Portable Storage in Belgrade, MT

Pack N Ride Portable Storage

4800 Thorpe Rd, Belgrade, MT ★ 5.0 (60 Google reviews)

Portable storage units delivered in Belgrade, MT. 5.0 stars from 60 reviews, praised for responsive service.

BoatCar 24/7 accessVideo cameras
Interstate Storage in Billings, MT

Interstate Storage

9440 S Frontage Rd, Billings, MT ★ 4.9 (99 Google reviews)

Family-run Billings storage with gated gravel lots, cameras, and lights on 24/7, rated 4.9 by 99 reviewers.

Boat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Bobcat Storage in Bozeman, MT

Bobcat Storage

387 E Valley Center Rd, Bozeman, MT ★ 4.9 (99 Google reviews)

Bozeman self-storage with indoor and outdoor units, app-based gate access and 24-hour cameras.

IndoorOutdoorBoat Video camerasClimate controlled
Bretz RV & Marine in Missoula, MT

Bretz RV & Marine

4800 Grant Creek Rd, Missoula, MT ★ 4.7 (2,713 Google reviews)

Family-owned RV and boat dealer in Missoula with propane, dump station, and service bays.

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Bretz RV & Marine in Billings, MT

Bretz RV & Marine

2999 Old Hardin Rd, Billings, MT ★ 4.7 (2,189 Google reviews)

Billings RV and boat dealership with covered storage, propane, and service. Family-owned since 1967.

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Kingdom Storage in Townsend, MT

Kingdom Storage

61 Silos Rd, Townsend, MT ★ 5.0 (43 Google reviews)

Veteran-owned self storage and RV/boat storage in Townsend, a quarter mile from the Canyon Ferry Lake boat ramp.

BoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Five Star Storage in Billings, MT

Five Star Storage

3209 Grand Ave, Billings, MT ★ 4.9 (73 Google reviews)

Billings storage with indoor RV spaces, climate control, and a manager renters keep praising.

IndoorBoatCar Climate controlled
Apple Storage in Billings, MT

Apple Storage

575 Lincoln Ln, Billings, MT ★ 4.9 (66 Google reviews)

Secure RV storage in Billings with 24/7 app-based keyless entry and high-rated customer service.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat 24/7 accessVideo camerasWell lit
Yellowstone Airport Storage in Bozeman, MT

Yellowstone Airport Storage

2904 Alaska S Rd, Bozeman, MT ★ 4.9 (65 Google reviews)

Locally owned RV and boat storage near Bozeman airport with indoor and outdoor spots, 4.9-star rated.

IndoorOutdoorBoatTrailer 24/7 accessWell lit
American Storage North - Helena Valley in Helena, MT

American Storage North - Helena Valley

5280 Glacier Point Loop, Helena, MT ★ 4.9 (56 Google reviews)

Clean, gated Helena Valley storage with drive-up units and a manager reviewers keep praising by name.

OutdoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Copper Lion Storage in Kalispell, MT

Copper Lion Storage

2696 Montana Hwy 35, Kalispell, MT ★ 4.8 (142 Google reviews)

Kalispell self-storage with covered and outdoor RV spots, gated access and cameras, rated 4.8 by reviewers.

CoveredOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo cameras
Blue Knight Storage in Kalispell, MT

Blue Knight Storage

616 Fir Terrace, Kalispell, MT ★ 4.8 (110 Google reviews)

Kalispell storage with covered RV and boat parking, cameras, and a 4.8-star rating from 110 reviews.

CoveredOutdoorBoatCar Video camerasClimate controlled
Lake Helena Storage in Helena, MT

Lake Helena Storage

5574 Lake Helena Dr, Helena, MT ★ 5.0 (24 Google reviews)

Family-owned Helena storage with gated drive-up units and RV, boat, and trailer parking on paved aisles.

IndoorOutdoorBoatTrailer Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
High Plains Self Storage in Belgrade, MT

High Plains Self Storage

65 High Plains Rd, Belgrade, MT ★ 4.8 (54 Google reviews)

Owner-managed Belgrade storage with gated, camera-monitored units and dedicated RV and boat parking.

IndoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Lakeview Storage in Townsend, MT

Lakeview Storage

47 Silos Rd, Townsend, MT ★ 5.0 (21 Google reviews)

Fenced, gated RV and boat storage in Townsend, MT with indoor units and paved pull-through aisles.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Your Space Bozeman in Bozeman, MT

Your Space Bozeman

2264 Jackrabbit Ln, Bozeman, MT ★ 4.7 (153 Google reviews)

Secure, well-lit RV storage with gated access and cameras, rated 4.7 by 153 reviewers.

CoveredBoat Gated accessVideo camerasClimate controlled
Huffine Self Storage in Bozeman, MT

Huffine Self Storage

8316 Huffine Ln, Bozeman, MT ★ 4.9 (29 Google reviews)

Bozeman storage facility with fenced, camera-monitored grounds and paved drives, rated 4.9 stars by 29 reviewers.

BoatCar Video cameras
American Storage West in Helena, MT

American Storage West

905 Park Ln, Helena, MT ★ 4.8 (47 Google reviews)

Gated, well-lit outdoor storage on Helena's west side with 24/7 access and a 4.8-star rating from 47 reviews.

OutdoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Copperstone Stor-All in Missoula, MT

Copperstone Stor-All

8700 Roller Coaster Rd, Missoula, MT ★ 4.7 (121 Google reviews)

Family-owned storage near the Wye with covered, indoor and outdoor RV spots and 24/7 access.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Bitterroot Sales and Storage in Victor, MT

Bitterroot Sales and Storage

2127 Meridian Rd, Victor, MT ★ 4.8 (39 Google reviews)

Secure, clean RV storage in Victor with 24-hour access, cameras, and a well-liked crew.

CoveredBoatCar 24/7 accessVideo cameras
1st Choice Storage in Belgrade, MT

1st Choice Storage

3868 Richman Rd, Belgrade, MT ★ 4.8 (39 Google reviews)

Belgrade self-storage with RV and boat parking, 24-hour access, and a 4.8-star rating.

Boat Gated access24/7 access
4E Storage Solutions in Billings, MT

4E Storage Solutions

712 S 64th St W, Billings, MT ★ 5.0 (16 Google reviews)

West End Billings storage with outdoor RV and boat parking, gated access, cameras, and a 5.0 rating from 16 reviews.

OutdoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Beehive Storage in Laurel, MT

Beehive Storage

11010 S Frontage Rd, Laurel, MT ★ 4.7 (63 Google reviews)

Gated, camera-monitored RV storage in Laurel, MT with 24/7 access and keyless entry.

BoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Security Storage in Helena, MT

Security Storage

3425 Allied Dr, Helena, MT ★ 4.6 (72 Google reviews)

Gated RV and boat storage on Highway 12 in Helena with cameras, keypad access, and a 4.6-star rating.

CoveredOutdoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Snowbird Boat & RV Storage in Bigfork, MT

Snowbird Boat & RV Storage

12676 MT-83, Bigfork, MT ★ 4.9 (13 Google reviews)

Bigfork storage spot for boats and RVs, rated 4.9 stars by 13 reviewers.

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What the Montana listings look like

Of the 77 facilities, 33 are outdoor, 19 are indoor and 17 are covered. That spread tells you something useful: most people here are parking in the open, which works if the boat is wrapped and tilted so snow and rain run off. Indoor space is scarcer, so ask early if you want a building. Ratings sit at 4.6 average, and the review counts on the bigger names run high, which gives you something real to read before you commit. The names that come up most often include Pack N Ride Portable Storage, Interstate Storage, Bobcat Storage, Kingdom Storage and Bretz RV & Marine. Several of these hold 4.9 or 5.0 ratings across dozens of reviews. A few smaller operations with fewer reviews can still be worth a call.

Shelter choices and what they cost you in effort

Open storage is the cheapest way to keep a boat in Montana, but sun and UV chew at gelcoat, vinyl and tires even in a cold climate. A quality cover that sheds water and vents moisture is not optional here. Covered spots cut the sun damage and keep snow off the deck. Indoor storage is the real answer if you want the boat dry and out of the freeze-thaw cycle, and 19 facilities offer it, so it exists but it fills up. Check gate hours before you sign. Forty-eight facilities advertise 24/7 access, which matters if you tow out early or come back late. Confirm the gate code works for your schedule and that the yard is lit. Ask about cameras too, since several of the top-rated places list them.

Boats, trailers and the rest of the yard

The listings break down further than boat spots alone: 35 facilities handle vehicles, 9 take trailers, 4 offer parking and 7 mention climate control. That matters if your boat lives on a trailer and you want both stored in one place. Pull the trailer in, park the tow vehicle nearby, and you are not shuttling between two yards all spring. Before you store, pull the battery and put it on a maintainer, drain the block and lower unit, and stabilize the fuel. Winterizing in Montana is not a maybe. Check with your insurer about coverage while the boat sits off your property. Some policies want to know where it is stored.

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Questions people ask

How many boat storage facilities are in Montana?

There are 77 listed, with an average rating of 4.6. Of those, 33 are outdoor, 19 indoor and 17 covered. Forty-eight offer 24/7 gate access.

How many places offer indoor boat storage?

Nineteen of the 77 facilities list indoor storage, and 17 more offer covered spots. Indoor space is the smaller share, so reserve early if you want a building for the winter.

Do I need to winterize a boat stored in Montana?

Yes. Drain the block and lower unit, stabilize the fuel, and pull the battery for a maintainer. Freeze damage is the expensive kind, and a covered or indoor spot does not replace proper winterizing.

Can I store my trailer with the boat?

Nine facilities list trailer storage and 35 handle vehicles, so some yards take the whole setup. Ask whether the trailer can sit beside the boat and whether the tow vehicle can stay too.