12th Street Boat, Trailer, & RV Storage
Secure boat, trailer, and RV storage off Howe St in Southport with a 5-star rating.
Southport, NC
Boat Storage in Southport, NC
Southport sits where the Cape Fear River meets the Atlantic, and a boat stored here needs a spot that suits salt air and summer sun. The town lists 3 boat storage facilities, all rated 5.0 by the people who use them. There are 6 more nearby if these fill up. Covered and indoor options are scarce in this count, so call ahead and ask what is actually available before you haul the trailer over.
Discover Boat Storage in Southport, NC
3Facilities listed
5.0★Average Google rating
124/7 gate access
6More within 30 miles
Facilities in Southport
Sykes Boat, Trailer & RV Storage
Small Southport storage yard for boats, trailers and RVs, rated 5.0 by one reviewer who found it friendly and easy to use.
M&M Rentals RV and Boat Storage
RV, boat and trailer ground storage in Southport, NC, with 24/7 access to your rig.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Southport. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Sunset Harbor Storage
Outdoor RV and boat storage in Bolivia, NC with a 4.8 rating, gated lot, and 24 hour access.
Martin Self Storage #17
Bolivia, NC storage with covered RV spaces, power at each spot, and friendly staff.
Lockwood Folly Boat and RV Storage
RV and boat storage in Supply, NC with a 4.6-star rating from 15 reviews, praised for its clean, secure lot and helpful owner.
Park It 24/7 Boat and RV Storage
Secure boat and RV storage on Holden Beach Rd in Supply, less than a mile from the free public boat ramp.
Island Way Storage, INC
Wilmington vehicle storage off US-421 for boats, RVs, and semi-trucks, with friendly staff and mixed reviews.
Holden 4U Storage, LLC
Boat and RV storage in Supply, NC with open and covered spaces, video monitoring, and a 5.0 rating from 5 reviews.
What Southport offers
Three facilities carry the boat storage label here, and every one of them rates 5.0. That is a small pool, so availability can shift fast in boating season. Two of the names worth calling are 12th Street Boat, Trailer, & RV Storage and Sykes Boat, Trailer & RV Storage. M&M Rentals RV and Boat Storage rounds out the list. None of the three is listed as covered or indoor in this count, so plan on open storage unless a facility tells you otherwise. Ask about the surface under the hull, drainage after a heavy rain, and how the yard handles storm warnings.
Watch the sun and salt
Open storage in a coastal town means UV and salt air working on your boat all year. A good cover keeps sun off gelcoat and keeps rain out of the bilge, and it should breathe so trapped moisture does not turn into mildew. Pull the drain plug before you park and tilt the bow up. Wash and rinse the hull and trailer after saltwater launches, and touch up trailer paint where it chips. If you leave a battery in the boat, a maintainer keeps it alive between trips. Confirm gate hours before you commit, since only one of the three facilities here lists 24/7 gate access.
Nearby options
With just 3 facilities inside Southport, the 6 nearby locations matter. They give you room to compare gate hours, surface, and whether the yard can take a trailer alongside the boat. Ask each one how they handle hurricane season, because a coastal yard should have a plan for hauling out or tying down. Check that your insurance covers the boat where it sits, not just on the water. A short drive can be worth it if the closer yard has no space or no lighting. 12th Street lists lit storage, which helps if you launch early or come back after dark.
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Nearby cities
- Bolivia, NC (2 listed · 10 mi)
- Supply, NC (4 listed · 14 mi)
- Leland, NC (2 listed · 18 mi)
- Shallotte, NC (2 listed · 19 mi)
- Wilmington, NC (6 listed · 21 mi)
- Castle Hayne, NC (2 listed · 27 mi)
- Little River, SC (4 listed · 35 mi)
- Hampstead, NC (4 listed · 40 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Southport, NC?
The directory lists 3 boat storage facilities in Southport. All three carry a 5.0 rating, though review counts are thin, so read what is there and call before you drive over.
Are there covered or indoor boat storage options in Southport?
None of the 3 Southport facilities is listed as covered or indoor in this count. Treat open storage as the likely option and ask each facility directly about any shelter they may have.
Which facilities in Southport should I call first?
Start with 12th Street Boat, Trailer, & RV Storage, Sykes Boat, Trailer & RV Storage, and M&M Rentals RV and Boat Storage. 12th Street is the only one here listing 24/7 gate access and lit storage, which helps with early launches.
What if the Southport facilities are full?
There are 6 more boat storage locations nearby. Compare gate hours, surface, lighting, and storm plans before you pick one, and confirm your insurance covers the boat at that address.