Virginia

Boat Storage in Virginia

Virginia boat owners have 126 storage facilities to choose from across the state, and they are rated well: the average sits at 4.7. Covered spots number 60, indoor units 67, and open outdoor spaces 79. Most places here welcome trailers and vehicles too, which helps if you tow and need both parked in one trip. The bigger question is what your hull and cover can handle between outings.

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126Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
8224/7 gate access
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Public Storage in Sterling, VA

Public Storage

21360 Gentry Dr, Sterling, VA ★ 4.9 (633 Google reviews)

Sterling self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV spots, gated 24/7 access and a 4.9 rating from 633 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Virginia Beach, VA

Public Storage

1489 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.9 (615 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots, gated keypad access and a 4.9 rating from 615 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
StorageMart in Virginia Beach, VA

StorageMart

1889 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.9 (541 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach Blvd storage with covered, indoor and outdoor parking plus a 4.9-star rating from 541 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in Virginia Beach, VA

Public Storage

3033 Buckner Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.9 (517 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach storage with covered, indoor and outdoor options, gated access and staff reviewers call helpful.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasWell lit
Public Storage in Annandale, VA

Public Storage

4400 Backlick Rd, Annandale, VA ★ 4.9 (495 Google reviews)

Annandale self-storage with RV, boat and car parking, gated 24/7 access and a 4.9-star rating.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Devon Self Storage Newport News, Virginia in Newport News, VA

Devon Self Storage Newport News, Virginia

15900 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA ★ 4.9 (494 Google reviews)

Newport News storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots for RVs and boats, rated 4.9 from nearly 500 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat
Public Storage in Virginia Beach, VA

Public Storage

5684 Haden Rd, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.9 (434 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor options for RVs and boats, rated 4.9 from 434 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessClimate controlledWell lit
Public Storage in Newport News, VA

Public Storage

12963 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA ★ 4.9 (295 Google reviews)

Newport News storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots for RVs, boats, and cars. 4.9 stars from 295 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Elizabeth River Storage in Chesapeake, VA

Elizabeth River Storage

1500 Shipyard Rd, Chesapeake, VA ★ 4.9 (277 Google reviews)

Wooded Deep Creek storage with indoor RV and boat parking, a boat ramp to the Elizabeth River, and staff reviewers call patient and thorough.

IndoorBoat
AAAA Self Storage in Chesapeake, VA

AAAA Self Storage

504 Freeman Ave, Chesapeake, VA ★ 4.9 (194 Google reviews)

Chesapeake RV and boat storage off I-464 with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots and a manager reviewers keep praising.

CoveredIndoorBoat Climate controlled
Public Storage in Virginia Beach, VA

Public Storage

448 S Independence Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.8 (645 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach Public Storage with RV, boat and car storage, gated access and a 4.8 rating from 645 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasWell lit
Public Storage in Fairfax, VA

Public Storage

11334 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA ★ 4.8 (552 Google reviews)

Fairfax self-storage with RV, boat and car spaces, gated 24/7 access and a 4.8 rating from 552 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Lorton, VA

Public Storage

7685 Pohick Rd, Lorton, VA ★ 4.8 (535 Google reviews)

Public Storage in Lorton offers RV, boat, and vehicle storage with gated 24/7 access and a 4.8-star rating.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessClimate controlledWell lit
Public Storage in Richmond, VA

Public Storage

4805 Rte 1, Richmond, VA ★ 4.8 (462 Google reviews)

Richmond RV storage with 24/7 access, gated security, and staff praised for being helpful and clear.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in McLean, VA

Public Storage

1751 Old Meadow Rd, McLean, VA ★ 4.8 (440 Google reviews)

McLean Public Storage with 4.8 stars from 440 reviews. Clean, secure, and staff like Tom get praised for making storage easy.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Sterling, VA

Public Storage

1800 S Sterling Blvd, Sterling, VA ★ 4.8 (423 Google reviews)

Sterling self storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV, boat and car parking, gated and open 24/7.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Virginia Beach, VA

Public Storage

1409 Diamond Springs Rd, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.8 (417 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor options, gated access, and a manager reviewers call patient and kind.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasWell lit
Public Storage in Lorton, VA

Public Storage

9915 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA ★ 4.8 (404 Google reviews)

Lorton RV storage with 24/7 gated access, outdoor and covered spots, and a 4.8-star rating from 404 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Woodbridge, VA

Public Storage

1365 Old Bridge Rd, Woodbridge, VA ★ 4.8 (401 Google reviews)

Woodbridge self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV parking, 24/7 access and a 4.8-star rating from 401 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Valley Storage - Harrisonburg in Harrisonburg, VA

Valley Storage - Harrisonburg

4068 Early Rd, Harrisonburg, VA ★ 4.8 (396 Google reviews)

Gated RV and boat storage on Early Rd with 24/7 access, cameras, and a 4.8-star rating from nearly 400 reviews.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated access24/7 accessVideo cameras
Public Storage in North Chesterfield, VA

Public Storage

10110 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA ★ 4.8 (342 Google reviews)

Gated RV, boat, and car storage in North Chesterfield with 24/7 access and a 4.8-star rating.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Manassas Park, VA

Public Storage

8499 Euclid Ave, Manassas Park, VA ★ 4.8 (336 Google reviews)

Manassas Park self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV, boat and car parking, gated and lit with 24/7 access.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessWell lit24/7 access
Public Storage in Virginia Beach, VA

Public Storage

612 Village Dr, Virginia Beach, VA ★ 4.8 (329 Google reviews)

Virginia Beach Public Storage with gated RV, boat and vehicle storage and staff reviewers call helpful.

CoveredIndoorOutdoorBoat Gated accessVideo camerasWell lit
Prime Storage in Charlottesville, VA

Prime Storage

2345 Hunters Way #1, Charlottesville, VA ★ 4.8 (286 Google reviews)

Prime Storage in Charlottesville offers clean, secure RV and boat parking with 24/7 access and a 4.8-star rating from 286 reviews.

BoatCarClimate 24/7 accessVideo cameras
Self Storage Plus in Haymarket, VA

Self Storage Plus

6600 James Madison Hwy, Haymarket, VA ★ 4.9 (70 Google reviews)

Outdoor RV and boat storage in Haymarket with a 4.9-star rating and helpful staff.

OutdoorBoatCar 24/7 accessClimate controlled

Pick your cover level

Indoor storage is the kindest option for gelcoat and upholstery, and Virginia has 67 facilities offering it. Covered storage, at 60 locations, blocks direct sun and most falling debris while leaving the boat in open air, so you still get airflow. Outdoor spots are the most common at 79 and the cheapest route, but plan on a quality cover and a UV protectant on vinyl and canvas. UV does slow damage year after year, and a boat left in the open through a Virginia summer will show it. If your boat sits for weeks at a time between runs, indoor or covered is worth the extra cost.

Gate hours and access

Eighty-two of these facilities offer 24/7 gate access, which matters if you fish before dawn or pull in after a long tow home. Check the gate hours against your actual routine, not your ideal one. A place that closes at 7 p.m. can strand you with a wet boat and a trailer in the lot. Ask how after-hours entry works and whether you get a personal code. Also confirm the gate clears a trailer and tow vehicle, since some older lots have tight turns at the entrance.

What the big names offer

Public Storage runs several of the highest-rated locations here, with review counts in the hundreds and ratings at 4.9. StorageMart and Devon Self Storage in Newport News score the same. Features vary by site: gated entry, lighting, cameras, climate control and 24/7 access show up across these facilities, so read the listing rather than assuming. Climate control is worth asking about for boats with electronics, but confirm it is actually offered for the unit size you need. Boat-friendly policies differ from site to site too.

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Questions people ask

How many boat storage facilities are in Virginia?

There are 126 listed across the state. Of those, 67 offer indoor units, 60 offer covered spots and 79 offer outdoor parking. Many also accept trailers and vehicles, so you can often keep the tow rig at the same facility.

How many Virginia facilities have 24/7 gate access?

Eighty-two of the 126 locations offer round-the-clock gate access. That is most of them, but not all, so confirm the specific site's hours before you commit, especially if you launch early or return late.

What is the average rating for boat storage in Virginia?

The average rating across these facilities is 4.7. Several of the highest-volume locations, including Public Storage sites and StorageMart, sit at 4.9 across hundreds of reviews, which gives you a decent read on how they treat customers.

Should I choose indoor or covered storage?

Indoor gives the most protection from sun, pollen and storms, and 67 facilities here offer it. Covered, at 60 locations, blocks direct sun but leaves the boat in open air. Outdoor is the most common at 79 spots and works fine with a good cover and regular UV care.