Public Storage
Tacoma Public Storage with 24/7 access, gated security, and covered, indoor, or outdoor parking for RVs and boats.
Tacoma, WA
Boat Storage in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma sits between Puget Sound and the foothills, and that wet marine air is hard on a boat. Ten storage facilities serve the city, rated 4.6 on average, and two more sit nearby. Covered and indoor spots are common here, which matters more than it does in drier country. Trailers are welcome at several. Four run 24/7 gate access if you launch early or pull in after dark.
Discover Boat Storage in Tacoma, WA
10Facilities listed
4.6★Average Google rating
424/7 gate access
2More within 30 miles
Facilities in Tacoma
Glacier West Self Storage
Indoor RV and self storage in Tacoma with gated access, cameras, and a 4.8-star rating.
Canyon Road Self Storage
Gated, fenced storage in Tacoma's Clover Creek area with indoor and outdoor spots for RVs and boats.
Public Storage
Tacoma Public Storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV, boat and car parking, gated and camera-monitored, rated 4.6 from 478 reviews.
Summit Heated Self Storage
Heated RV and boat storage in Tacoma with gated 24/7 access and security cameras.
SecureSpace Self Storage Parkland Tacoma
Tacoma self-storage with outdoor RV and boat parking, gated access, cameras, and a 4.5-star rating from 408 reviews.
Vickery Avenue RV and Boat Storage
Tacoma storage yard with indoor warehouse space and outdoor parking for RVs, boats, and cars, run by a host reviewers call easy to work with.
Storage Court of Tacoma
RV and boat parking with a 4.4-star rating from 206 reviews, praised for clean grounds and helpful staff.
Orchard Street Self Storage
Tacoma self storage with RV and boat parking, cameras, and staff reviewers call friendly.
Midland RV & Boat Storage
Tacoma RV and boat storage with a 3.8 rating, praised for security and friendly staff but dinged for spotty callbacks.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Tacoma. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
SecureSpace Self Storage Lakewood
Lakewood self-storage with outdoor RV, boat and vehicle parking, gated access and 24/7 cameras.
SecureSpace Self Storage University Place
University Place self-storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots, gated access, cameras, and helpful staff.
What the ten facilities offer
Of the ten facilities in Tacoma, six offer indoor space and five have outdoor spots, with covered space at four. That mix fits boats of very different sizes. An outdoor slot works for a trailered skiff you rinse and cover after each run. Indoor suits a boat you want out of the rain and sun entirely. Seven facilities also take vehicles, so a tow rig can sit beside the boat. Two handle trailers. Check gate hours before you commit, since only four of the ten keep 24/7 access.
Names worth calling first
Public Storage on Canyon Road area and Glacier West Self Storage both rate 4.8, though the first has far more reviews at 733. Canyon Road Self Storage rates 4.9 on 31 reviews, a small sample but a strong one. Summit Heated Self Storage and SecureSpace Self Storage Parkland Tacoma both rate 4.5 and up, and Summit and SecureSpace both offer 24/7 access with cameras. Glacier West adds climate control and lit grounds. Ask each about hull or trailer fit before you book.
Salt air, rain and your hull
Puget Sound weather is gentle on paint and tough on everything else. Constant damp finds its way under covers and into lockers, so leave a little ventilation rather than sealing a boat tight. UV still wears gelcoat and vinyl through the gray months. Pull the drain plug, tilt the bow up, and store batteries on a maintainer. If you trailer, check tire pressure and bearings before the season. Confirm what your insurance requires for stored boats, and read the facility agreement on access and liability.
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Nearby cities
- Puyallup, WA (6 listed · 8 mi)
- Milton, WA (2 listed · 8 mi)
- Federal Way, WA (3 listed · 10 mi)
- Sumner, WA (2 listed · 11 mi)
- Bonney Lake, WA (3 listed · 14 mi)
- Auburn, WA (5 listed · 14 mi)
- Kent, WA (7 listed · 17 mi)
- Yelm, WA (3 listed · 18 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Tacoma?
There are 10 facilities in Tacoma, with 2 more nearby. Six offer indoor space, five have outdoor spots and four offer covered storage. Average rating across the ten is 4.6.
Which Tacoma facilities have 24/7 gate access?
Four of the ten offer 24/7 gate access, including Public Storage, Summit Heated Self Storage and SecureSpace Self Storage Parkland Tacoma. If you launch at dawn or return after dark, confirm the gate policy in writing before signing.
Is indoor storage better for a boat in Tacoma?
Indoor keeps rain and sun off the hull, which helps in this climate. Outdoor works fine for a trailered boat you cover and rinse. Weigh cost and how often you use the boat against the protection indoor space gives.
Can I store a trailer or tow vehicle too?
Yes. Two facilities list trailer storage and seven accept vehicles, so a tow rig can sit near the boat. Ask about combined space and whether the trailer counts toward the same unit.