Sandwich Fairgrounds Winter Indoor/Outdoor Storage for RV's, Boats, and Vehicles
Winter indoor and outdoor RV and boat storage at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, open November 1 through March 31.
Sandwich, IL
Boat Storage in Sandwich, IL
Sandwich is a small town with a working fairgrounds, and that shapes what you can do with a boat around here. Two storage facilities serve the area, and one of them runs out of the fairgrounds itself. Indoor space exists but is limited, so plan ahead if you want your hull out of the weather. The average rating across the two is 4.5, which is decent for a town this size.
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2Facilities listed
4.5★Average Google rating
124/7 gate access
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Facilities in Sandwich
Store All Storage & U-Haul Dealer
RV storage in Sandwich, IL with 24/7 access and U-Haul rentals. Reviewers mention low prices and security.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Sandwich. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Bieritz Boat and RV Storage
Boat and RV storage in Plano, Illinois, with a 5.0 rating from 3 Google reviews.
Vacationland
RV and boat storage plus sales, rentals, parts, and service in Big Rock, IL. Rated 4.8 from 603 reviews.
What Sandwich offers
Two facilities in Sandwich handle boat storage. One is indoor, one is outdoor, and both list boat as a storage type. The indoor option is the one at the Sandwich Fairgrounds, which also takes RVs and vehicles, so call early if you want a bay before the season turns. The other facility, Store All Storage & U-Haul Dealer, has the longer review history at 31 reviews and a 4.0 rating. That track record is worth reading through before you commit. Two nearby facilities add a little choice if neither fits your boat's length or your schedule.
Indoor versus open air
An indoor bay keeps sun, hail and tree sap off gelcoat and covers, and it usually means less spring cleaning before launch. The tradeoff is cost and availability, and with only one indoor facility in town, the wait can be real. Outdoor storage is simpler. A good cover that sheds water, a tilted tongue jack and a battery maintainer will carry a boat through an Illinois winter without much drama. Check whether the ground drains where you park. Pull the drain plug and leave it out. If you store outside, confirm the facility's gate hours before you plan a late-season haul-out.
What to ask before you sign
Only one of the two facilities advertises 24/7 gate access, so ask about hours if you fish early or haul out after dark. Ask what happens to your trailer, and whether the spot is a pull-through or a back-in. Confirm insurance requirements and whether the facility wants proof of coverage on the boat. Walk the ground before you pay. Look at drainage, security lighting and how tight the rows are. The fairgrounds facility has just one review, so a visit tells you more than the rating does. Store All Storage has more feedback to weigh, and 31 reviews is enough to spot a pattern.
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Sandwich, Illinois?
There are 2 boat storage facilities in Sandwich, plus 2 more nearby. One is indoor and one is outdoor, and the average rating across the two is 4.5.
Is there indoor boat storage in Sandwich?
Yes. One of the two facilities offers indoor storage, the Sandwich Fairgrounds Winter Indoor/Outdoor Storage for RV's, Boats, and Vehicles. Since it is the only indoor option in town, call ahead to check availability.
Which facility has 24/7 gate access?
Store All Storage & U-Haul Dealer advertises 24/7 gate access. That is the only one of the two in Sandwich that lists it, so confirm hours with the other facility before you plan around a late haul-out.
What should I do to a boat before winter storage?
Pull the drain plug so water can escape, fit a cover that sheds rain and snow, and put the battery on a maintainer. Leave the tongue jack raised for drainage. Ask the facility whether they require proof of insurance before you sign.