Port Storage
Tillamook self-storage with covered RV and boat parking and 24-hour access.
Tillamook, OR
Boat Storage in Tillamook, OR
Tillamook sits close to the bay and the big water, so a lot of rigs around here spend their off days parked rather than launched. Two boat storage facilities serve the area, and both run 24/7 gate access, which matters when the tide and your work schedule refuse to cooperate. One of the two is covered and climate-controlled, so there is a real choice between keeping a hull out of the weather and simply keeping it off the street.
Discover Boat Storage in Tillamook, OR
2Facilities listed
4.5★Average Google rating
224/7 gate access
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Facilities in Tillamook
Long Prairie Storage
RV, boat, trailer and OHV parking in Tillamook with pull-through spaces, plus shipping containers for gear.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Tillamook. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Star Storage
Grand Ronde self-storage with covered and outdoor RV and boat parking, rated 4.9 stars by reviewers.
Grand Storage | Oregon
Outdoor RV and boat parking in Grand Ronde with 24/7 cameras and a 5.0 rating from 13 reviews.
What the two facilities offer
The smaller of the pair is Port Storage, rated 4.5 from 49 reviews, with covered, boat and climate options plus round-the-clock gate access. Long Prairie Storage lists boat storage and 24/7 access too, along with cameras and lighting, though it has no ratings yet. That is a short list, so call before you haul the trailer over. Ask what fits: a covered bay, an open spot, or a spot where the boat sits on its own trailer. Both facilities have 24/7 gate access, which is the feature worth checking hardest. Confirm the gate code works the way you expect and that the lighting is good if you plan to move the boat after dark.
Covered versus open in coastal damp
This is dairy country with a marine layer that hangs around, and wet air does quiet damage to gelcoat, canvas and wiring over a winter. Covered storage earns its keep here. The climate-controlled option at Port Storage goes further, holding off the temperature swings and moisture that split vinyl and corrode terminals. If you go with an open spot at Long Prairie Storage, plan on a quality cover that sheds water rather than pooling it, and pull the plug so the bilge can drain. Either way, pull the battery or put it on a maintainer, and check your insurance covers the boat while it sits in storage, not just on the road.
Booking and access tips
With only two facilities in town, open bays can be spoken for when the season turns, so get on a list early rather than the week before you want to fish. Drive over and look at the ground before you commit. A gravel yard that turns to mush in the rain will make launching miserable. Check the approach for a trailer, the turning room, and whether the gate is wide enough for your rig with the boat behind it. Long Prairie Storage has cameras and lighting, which helps if you keep gear aboard. Read the rental agreement for what the facility expects of you and what it covers.
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Nearby cities
- Grand Ronde, OR (2 listed · 29 mi)
- Dundee, OR (2 listed · 41 mi)
- Newberg, OR (2 listed · 42 mi)
- Hillsboro, OR (6 listed · 43 mi)
- Beaverton, OR (3 listed · 49 mi)
- Scappoose, OR (2 listed · 50 mi)
- Tigard, OR (3 listed · 51 mi)
- Salem, OR (15 listed · 53 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Tillamook?
There are 2 boat storage facilities listed in Tillamook. One of them, Port Storage, is covered and climate-controlled; the other, Long Prairie Storage, lists boat storage with cameras and lighting. Call ahead since the list is short.
Do these facilities have 24/7 gate access?
Yes. Both of the 2 facilities in Tillamook list 24/7 gate access. Confirm the code and gate procedure when you sign up, and test the gate yourself before you rely on it for an early morning launch.
Is covered boat storage worth it on the Oregon coast?
Generally yes around Tillamook, where damp air and temperature swings wear on gelcoat, canvas and wiring. Covered storage shields the boat from rain and sun. The climate-controlled option at Port Storage goes further. If you park outside, use a cover that sheds water and pull the drain plug.
What should I ask before booking a spot?
Ask what the bay fits, whether the boat stays on its trailer, and how the gate works after hours. Look at the ground and the approach for your trailer. Confirm your insurance covers the boat in storage, and ask what the facility expects of you during the rental.