1st Choice Storage - Semmes
Gated RV and boat storage in Semmes with cameras and climate-controlled units, rated 4.2 stars from 90 reviews.
Semmes, AL
Boat Storage in Semmes, AL
Semmes sits up near the Mobile County line, close enough to the water that a boat is a weekend habit rather than an occasion. Storage here runs small and practical: three boat facilities in town and four more nearby, averaging 4.0 on reviews. You will not find much indoors, so plan around sun, rain, and the occasional front pushing through. Call ahead about gate hours before you commit.
Discover Boat Storage in Semmes, AL
3Facilities listed
4.0★Average Google rating
124/7 gate access
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Facilities in Semmes
My Storage Semmes
Outdoor RV and boat parking on Illinois Street in Semmes with a gated lot and cameras. Reviews on security are mixed.
Semmes Boat & RV Storage
Open air boat and RV storage off Schillinger Rd in Semmes, with 24/7 gate access and cameras.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Semmes. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Public Storage
Gated Mobile storage with covered, indoor and outdoor options, open 24/7 and rated 4.9 by hundreds of reviewers.
Highway 158 RV & Boat Storage
RV and boat storage on Highway 158 in Prichard, Alabama, with a 5.0 rating from two Google reviews.
Clark Road Boat and RV Storage, LLC
Covered boat and RV storage in Mobile, AL with a 4.1-star rating from 9 reviews.
Public Storage
Mobile self-storage with gated RV, boat and vehicle spots and staff reviewers keep praising by name.
What you'll actually find
Three boat storage facilities operate in Semmes, and the mix is lopsided: two outdoor spots and three that handle boats generally, with no covered or indoor options listed in town. That means your hull, gelcoat, and trailer tires take the sun and the summer storms head-on. A good cover and a UV-rated tarp go a long way, and it pays to check how the ground drains after a hard rain. If you want a roof over the boat, look at the four nearby facilities before settling. Ratings average 4.0 across the listings, which is honest middle ground. Read a few reviews to see what people say about access and upkeep.
The three facilities in town
1st Choice Storage - Semmes carries the strongest review count at 90 and a 4.2 rating, with gated entry, cameras, and climate features listed alongside boat storage. My Storage Semmes runs 3.8 over 22 reviews and offers gated, camera-monitored outdoor and boat space. Semmes Boat & RV Storage has no rating yet but lists 24/7 gate access and cameras, which matters if you launch early or tow home after dark. That 24/7 access is the only one of the three in town. Newer listings without reviews are not a red flag on their own, but drive by and look at the fence, the gate, and the condition of the gravel before you sign.
Before you sign
Ask what the gate hours are and whether you get a code or a key, since one facility here runs 24/7 and the others may not. Confirm the space fits your trailer and tow vehicle together, not just the boat. Check insurance: your homeowner or boat policy may cover a stored boat, but the facility's coverage usually does not, so call your agent. Winterizing matters less in south Alabama than upstate, but fuel stabilizer and a battery maintainer still save you a spring headache. Pull the drain plug before you park, and walk the lot after a rain to see where water sits.
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Nearby cities
- Mobile, AL (10 listed · 8 mi)
- Theodore, AL (5 listed · 14 mi)
- Spanish Fort, AL (7 listed · 24 mi)
- Daphne, AL (6 listed · 25 mi)
- Fairhope, AL (7 listed · 30 mi)
- Loxley, AL (2 listed · 31 mi)
- Pascagoula, MS (2 listed · 32 mi)
- Gautier, MS (3 listed · 35 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Semmes?
There are three boat storage facilities in Semmes, with four more nearby. The in-town mix is two outdoor facilities plus one that handles boats generally, and none are listed as covered or indoor.
Are any Semmes boat storage spots open 24/7?
Yes, one of the three facilities in town lists 24/7 gate access. The others may keep shorter hours, so ask about the gate schedule before you commit to a spot.
Do I need to winterize a boat stored in Semmes?
Freezes are rare this far south, but a fuel stabilizer and a battery maintainer are still worth the effort. Pull the drain plug so rainwater runs out, and cover the boat against sun and summer storms.
What should I check before renting a boat space?
Confirm the space fits your boat and trailer, ask about gate hours and access codes, and look at drainage after rain. Call your insurance agent too, since your policy, not the facility's, usually covers a stored boat.