Public Storage
Palmetto self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV, boat and car parking and a 4.7-star rating from 715 reviews.
Palmetto, FL
Boat Storage in Palmetto, FL
Palmetto sits on the south shore of Tampa Bay, close enough to the water that a lot of us keep a boat around. There are 4 boat storage facilities in town, averaging 4.6 stars, plus 4 more nearby when the first four don't fit. Two are covered, two are indoor and two offer outdoor spots, so you have real choices on how much sun your hull sees.
Discover Boat Storage in Palmetto, FL
4Facilities listed
4.6★Average Google rating
124/7 gate access
4More within 30 miles
Facilities in Palmetto
Finish Line Storage
Covered RV and boat storage in Palmetto with a 5.0 Google rating from two reviews.
North Manatee RV & Boat Storage
RV and boat storage yard in Palmetto with cameras, a wash area, and a 4.1 Google rating from 70 reviews.
Half Price Joe RV and Boat Storage
Groomed outdoor lot in Palmetto with indoor spots, ringed by canals and thick bushes.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Palmetto. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Matt's Express RV Storage
Bradenton RV, camper, boat and trailer storage with 24-hour access and a 4.6-star rating from 20 reviews.
KLM Boat and RV Storage
Boat, RV and trailer storage in Bradenton, Florida, described by the facility as safe and secure.
Sugar Creek RV and Boat Storage
Gated RV and boat storage in Bradenton with a 4.7 rating and fair prices, according to reviewers.
Prime Storage
Bradenton self-storage with RV, boat and vehicle parking, rated 4.8 by 245 reviewers who praise the staff.
Covered, indoor or open air
Two of the four Palmetto facilities offer covered storage and two offer indoor, with two listing outdoor space as well. If your boat sits for months at a time, indoor is the easiest answer in Florida sun. Covered is the middle ground and keeps the worst of the UV off gelcoat and canvas without paying for four walls. Outdoor works fine for a boat you run most weekends. Whatever you pick, walk the yard first and look at drainage. Palmetto gets summer storms, and a low spot that holds water is worse for a trailer than the sun is. Ask how the facility handles hurricane season, not just on a normal Tuesday.
What the facilities look like
Public Storage carries the most reviews here by a wide margin, 715 of them at 4.7 stars, and it is the one facility in town listing 24/7 gate access along with gated and lit grounds. North Manatee RV & Boat Storage has 70 reviews at 4.1 and lists cameras and a wash area, which matters if you dunk the trailer in salt water. Finish Line Storage shows a 5.0 from just 2 reviews, so treat that number lightly. Half Price Joe RV and Boat Storage has no reviews yet. A perfect score off two reviews tells you less than a 4.1 off seventy.
Check the gate and the paperwork
Ask for the gate hours before you sign anything. One of the four facilities runs 24/7 access, and if yours doesn't, a sunset fishing trip means parking outside the fence or waiting until morning. Confirm what your boat insurance says about storage location too. Some policies care whether the boat is inside a building or under open sky, and it is a short call to find out. For anything stored long term, pull the battery or put it on a maintainer, and leave the plug out so rain drains instead of pooling in the bilge.
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Nearby cities
- Bradenton, FL (8 listed · 6 mi)
- Parrish, FL (6 listed · 8 mi)
- Ruskin, FL (2 listed · 14 mi)
- Sarasota, FL (16 listed · 14 mi)
- Myakka City, FL (2 listed · 18 mi)
- St. Petersburg, FL (14 listed · 20 mi)
- Gibsonton, FL (2 listed · 22 mi)
- Pinellas Park, FL (4 listed · 23 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Palmetto, FL?
There are 4 boat storage facilities in Palmetto, with 4 more nearby if you are willing to drive a little. They average 4.6 stars across the listings.
How many of them offer covered storage?
Two of the four Palmetto facilities list covered storage. Two also list indoor space and two list outdoor, so the same facility often gives you more than one option depending on what is open.
Which facility has the most reviews?
Public Storage has 715 reviews at 4.7 stars and is the only Palmetto listing showing 24/7 gate access. North Manatee RV & Boat Storage has 70 reviews at 4.1 and lists cameras and a wash area.
Should I pick indoor or outdoor storage?
Indoor keeps sun, rain and hail off the hull and upholstery, which is worth it if the boat sits for long stretches. Outdoor is usually easier on the wallet and fine for a boat you use often. Covered splits the difference.