North Carolina

Boat Storage in North Carolina

North Carolina boat owners have 363 storage facilities to choose from across the state, and the average rating sits at 4.7 out of 5. Covered and indoor spots together make up more than half the listings, so there is real choice between a cheap open slot and a building that keeps sun and weather off the hull. The bigger question is what your boat needs and how often you plan to pull it out.

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363Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
20024/7 gate access
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Top-rated facilities

McLean Self Storage in Belmont, NC

McLean Self Storage

1322 S Point Rd, Belmont, NC ★ 5.0 (361 Google reviews)

Local-owned Belmont storage with gated security, climate control, and RV/boat parking, rated 5.0 from 361 reviews.

IndoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasClimate controlled
Public Storage in Charlotte, NC

Public Storage

7112 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, NC ★ 4.9 (1,700 Google reviews)

Charlotte self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots, gated keypad access and a 4.9 rating from about 1,700 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit
Public Storage in Raleigh, NC

Public Storage

1400 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC ★ 4.9 (1,494 Google reviews)

Raleigh self-storage with RV, boat and car spaces, gated 24/7 access, and staff reviewers call patient and kind.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
City Storage Kernersville in Kernersville, NC

City Storage Kernersville

118 Burke St, Kernersville, NC ★ 5.0 (185 Google reviews)

Gated Kernersville storage on Burke Street with climate-controlled units and parking for RVs, boats, cars and motorcycles.

BoatCar Gated accessVideo camerasClimate controlled
Easy Storage in Cameron, NC

Easy Storage

107 Alfreda Dr, Cameron, NC ★ 5.0 (162 Google reviews)

Cameron storage with RV and boat parking, fenced key-code access, and a 5.0 rating from 162 reviews.

BoatTrailerSemi 24/7 accessVideo cameras
581 South Storage in Bailey, NC

581 South Storage

12991 NC-581, Bailey, NC ★ 5.0 (119 Google reviews)

Small self-storage and RV parking lot outside Bailey on Highway 581, rated 5.0 across 119 reviews.

OutdoorBoatParking Video cameras
Public Storage in Raleigh, NC

Public Storage

2610 Yonkers Rd, Raleigh, NC ★ 4.9 (624 Google reviews)

Raleigh self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots for RVs and boats, plus 24/7 keypad access.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Security Self Storage - Durham in Durham, NC

Security Self Storage - Durham

1945 E Cornwallis Rd, Durham, NC ★ 4.9 (601 Google reviews)

Fenced Durham storage yard with video surveillance and RV and boat parking, rated 4.9 by 601 reviewers.

Boat Video cameras
Compass Self Storage in Wendell, NC

Compass Self Storage

1401 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC ★ 4.9 (554 Google reviews)

Wendell self storage off US-64 with gated, climate controlled units and car and boat storage, rated 4.9 from 554 reviews.

BoatCar Gated accessClimate controlled
ClearHome Self Storage in Shelby, NC

ClearHome Self Storage

1528 S Lafayette St, Shelby, NC ★ 4.9 (525 Google reviews)

Shelby self-storage with indoor and outdoor units, RV and boat parking, and staff reviewers call friendly and helpful.

IndoorOutdoorBoat Climate controlled
Public Storage in Mooresville, NC

Public Storage

522 Brawley School Rd, Mooresville, NC ★ 4.9 (508 Google reviews)

Mooresville Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV and boat parking, gated 24/7 access and a 4.9-star rating.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Save Green Self Storage in Arden, NC

Save Green Self Storage

2508 Hendersonville Rd, Arden, NC ★ 4.9 (494 Google reviews)

Arden self-storage with indoor and outdoor spaces for RVs and boats, plus friendly staff and easy access.

IndoorOutdoorBoat
StorMark Self Storage - OBX in Point Harbor, NC

StorMark Self Storage - OBX

9086 Caratoke Hwy, Point Harbor, NC ★ 5.0 (97 Google reviews)

Point Harbor self-storage with drive-up units and outdoor boat and RV parking off Highway 158, rated 5.0 from 97 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Video cameras
Valley Storage - Mount Airy in Mt Airy, NC

Valley Storage - Mount Airy

272 Hickory St, Mt Airy, NC ★ 4.9 (376 Google reviews)

Secure RV storage in Mt Airy with indoor, covered, and outdoor spots, plus 24/7 access and a 4.9-star rating.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Monster Self Storage Asheville in Asheville, NC

Monster Self Storage Asheville

1402 Brevard Rd, Asheville, NC ★ 4.9 (366 Google reviews)

Asheville self storage in Bent Creek with RV and boat parking and a 4.9-star rating from 366 reviews.

Boat
Storage Star in Winston-Salem, NC

Storage Star

3935 W Pt Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC ★ 4.9 (345 Google reviews)

Winston-Salem self-storage with indoor and outdoor RV parking, climate control, and a 4.9-star rating from 345 reviews.

IndoorOutdoorBoatCar Video camerasClimate controlled
Hanbury’s Storage - Boat, Trailer & RV Storage in Manteo, NC

Hanbury’s Storage - Boat, Trailer & RV Storage

551 NC-345, Manteo, NC ★ 5.0 (84 Google reviews)

Manteo boat and RV storage with wash-down station, air, electric hookups and 24/7 gated access near Outer Banks ramps.

BoatTrailer Gated accessVideo camerasElectric hookups
AA Self Storage - Beaufort, NC in Beaufort, NC

AA Self Storage - Beaufort, NC

2176 Live Oak St, Beaufort, NC ★ 5.0 (82 Google reviews)

Beaufort self storage with covered boat and RV spaces, climate-controlled units, and a dump station.

CoveredBoat Dump stationClimate controlledWell lit
SmartStop Self Storage in Arden, NC

SmartStop Self Storage

6 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC ★ 4.9 (270 Google reviews)

Arden self-storage with indoor climate-controlled units, RV and boat parking, gated 24/7 access, and staff reviewers call helpful.

IndoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Integrity Self Storage at Mcgees Crossroads in Benson, NC

Integrity Self Storage at Mcgees Crossroads

95 Crape Myrtle Dr, Benson, NC ★ 4.9 (238 Google reviews)

Secure, clean storage in Benson with outdoor RV and boat parking, indoor climate-controlled units, and friendly staff.

IndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
USA Storage Centers - Swansboro in Hubert, NC

USA Storage Centers - Swansboro

101 Piney Grove Baptist Church Rd, Hubert, NC ★ 4.9 (232 Google reviews)

Fenced and gated Hubert storage with indoor, climate controlled units, boat storage, and RV parking off NC-24.

IndoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
City Storage Burlington in Burlington, NC

City Storage Burlington

121 N Lexington Ave, Burlington, NC ★ 5.0 (74 Google reviews)

Clean, secure self-storage and RV parking with a 5.0 rating and a helpful on-site manager.

IndoorOutdoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
City Storage Gastonia in Gastonia, NC

City Storage Gastonia

809 E Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC ★ 4.9 (204 Google reviews)

Gated self-storage on E Franklin Blvd in Gastonia with indoor units and outdoor parking for RVs, boats and cars.

IndoorOutdoorBoatCar Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Premier Boat & R.V. Storage in Troutman, NC

Premier Boat & R.V. Storage

267 Flower House Loop, Troutman, NC ★ 4.9 (196 Google reviews)

Covered and outdoor boat and RV storage up to 60ft, gated with 24hr access near Lake Norman.

CoveredOutdoorBoat 24/7 accessVideo camerasDump station
Ray Self Storage - Spring Garden in Greensboro, NC

Ray Self Storage - Spring Garden

3113 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC ★ 4.9 (182 Google reviews)

Greensboro self-storage on Spring Garden with RV and boat space, climate control, cameras, and staff reviewers call very helpful.

BoatClimate Video cameras

Covered, indoor, or open air

Of the 363 facilities, 175 offer outdoor storage, 124 have indoor space, and 104 offer covered parking. Outdoor is the cheapest route and fine for a trailer boat you use often, but the North Carolina sun will fade gelcoat and eat at tires and covers year after year. Covered stalls cut most of that UV load. Indoor is the answer for a boat you are storing long term or one with teak, upholstery, or electronics you want out of the heat and humidity. Many facilities mix types, so ask what your specific slot looks like before you sign.

Access hours and security

About 200 of the listings advertise 24/7 gate access. That matters if you fish early or get back after dark, but check whether the gate code works every day or only on weekdays. A camera system and a lit lot are worth more than a fancy gate if nobody reviews the footage. Ask how the facility handles trailer drop-off and whether you can park the trailer in your own space or need a separate spot. The 44 trailer-friendly facilities are the ones to call first.

What to check before you sign

Walk the lot and look at drainage. Low spots that hold water after a storm will rust a trailer frame and soak a cover from below. Confirm the space is long and wide enough for your boat plus trailer and tow vehicle, and ask about turning room at the gate. Get the insurance question in writing: most facilities require you to carry coverage on the boat, and some require proof before you get a code. A battery maintainer and a loosened trailer tongue are small habits that save money over a winter.

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Questions people ask

How many boat storage facilities are in North Carolina?

The directory lists 363 facilities statewide, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. Covered stalls number 104, indoor units 124, and outdoor spots 175, so most boats can find a match for their size and budget.

How many North Carolina facilities offer 24/7 gate access?

About 200 of the 363 listings advertise 24/7 gate access. Confirm the details with the facility, since some gates stay open around the clock while others only extend hours on certain days.

Can I store my trailer with the boat?

Forty-four facilities list trailer storage. At the rest, ask whether the trailer can sit in your space or needs a separate slot. Some facilities charge for the trailer as its own unit, so get that in writing before you commit.

Which storage businesses have the best reviews?

McLean Self Storage rates 5.0 from 361 reviews, and two Public Storage locations rate 4.9 from 1,700 and 1,494 reviews. City Storage Kernersville, Easy Storage, and 581 South Storage also hold 5.0 ratings, though with fewer reviews.