Richland Creek Storage
Waynesville storage with outdoor RV parking and gated access, rated 4.5 stars from 189 reviews.
Waynesville, NC
Boat Storage in Waynesville, NC
Three boat storage facilities serve Waynesville, and the average rating across them sits at 4.5. That is a small pool, so it pays to call ahead and see what is actually open. This mountain corner of North Carolina puts you close to water, and a boat sitting outside between trips takes a beating from sun and weather. Here is what the local options look like.
Discover Boat Storage in Waynesville, NC
3Facilities listed
4.5★Average Google rating
124/7 gate access
5More within 30 miles
Facilities in Waynesville
Noland's RV & Boat Storage
Fenced RV and boat storage in Waynesville with 24/7 cameras and two lots about a mile apart.
Jonathan Valley Mini Warehouses
Secure storage on Jonathan Creek Road for RVs, boats, and more in Waynesville.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Waynesville. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Haywood Secure Storage, Inc.
Gated self storage in Clyde, NC with boat and RV parking, rated 4.3 from 12 Google reviews.
Haywood Secure Storage Inc
Fenced, gated outdoor RV and boat parking in Canton with cameras and online payments.
StorSafe of Candler
Gated boat and RV storage in Candler, NC, with indoor and outdoor options and 24/7 access.
NC Storage Solutions
RV, boat, and container storage in Candler with 24/7 towing and on-site mechanics.
Frontier Storage
Whittier self-storage with indoor and outdoor boat and RV parking, fenced and security-lit, rated 4.1 from 20 reviews.
What is available
The three facilities here lean toward boat storage, with one also listing outdoor spaces. Covered and indoor units do not show up in the current counts, so plan on an open spot unless a facility tells you otherwise. Richland Creek Storage carries the most reviews by far and holds a 4.5 rating. Noland's RV & Boat Storage has a perfect score from a single review, which tells you little. Jonathan Valley Mini Warehouses sits at 4.1. Five more facilities sit nearby if the local three do not fit your rig or your schedule. Ask each one what size spaces they have before you haul the boat over.
Security and access
Cameras show up at all three facilities, and Noland's advertises 24/7 gate access. That matters if you fish early or get back after dark. The other two may have set hours, so confirm before you assume you can get in. Gated entry appears at Richland Creek. Walk the property before you sign. Look at the fence line, the lighting, and how the gate actually works. Ask whether your boat is visible from the road. A cheap spot on a dark corner is not a bargain if gear walks off. Confirm your insurance covers the boat while it is stored off your property.
Storing a boat outside
Outdoor storage is the norm here, so protect the boat from the start. A quality cover keeps leaves, rain, and UV off the gelcoat and upholstery. Sun does slow damage to vinyl and tires, and a cover is cheaper than new seats. Pull the drain plug so water does not pool in the hull. Charge and disconnect the battery, or bring it home on a maintainer. Grease the trailer bearings and check tire pressure before the season starts. If the boat sits through winter, fog the engine and top off the fuel with stabilizer. Waynesville gets cold, and a little prep in fall saves a spring repair bill.
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Nearby cities
- Candler, NC (2 listed · 16 mi)
- Asheville, NC (2 listed · 24 mi)
- Mills River, NC (3 listed · 26 mi)
- Arden, NC (3 listed · 27 mi)
- Weaverville, NC (2 listed · 27 mi)
- Bryson City, NC (2 listed · 31 mi)
- Hendersonville, NC (2 listed · 33 mi)
- Sevierville, TN (6 listed · 39 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many boat storage facilities are in Waynesville?
There are 3 boat storage facilities in Waynesville, plus 5 more nearby. The local average rating is 4.5. With a small number of options, call each one to check space availability and rates before you commit.
Do any Waynesville facilities offer 24/7 gate access?
Yes. One of the three facilities, Noland's RV & Boat Storage, lists 24/7 gate access. The others may keep set hours, so ask when you call. Late arrivals and early launches are easier when you know the gate schedule in advance.
Is covered or indoor boat storage available here?
The current listings show no covered or indoor boat storage in Waynesville. One facility offers outdoor spaces, and all three handle boats. If you want the boat under a roof, ask the nearby facilities whether they have covered options, since that list was not part of these counts.
Which facilities have the best reviews?
Richland Creek Storage has a 4.5 rating from 189 reviews, the largest sample locally. Noland's RV & Boat Storage shows 5.0 from a single review, and Jonathan Valley Mini Warehouses sits at 4.1 from 8 reviews. Weight the ratings by review count when you compare.