American Storage North - Helena Valley
Clean, gated Helena Valley storage with drive-up units and a manager reviewers keep praising by name.
Helena, MT
Car & Vehicle Storage in Helena, MT
Helena sits where the mountains meet the valley, and a lot of rigs live here between trips. Five storage facilities serve the area, all with 24/7 gate access, averaging 4.9 stars. Four handle boats and every one takes vehicles. Outdoor spots are the norm, with a couple of indoor options and one covered bay. If you want pull-through access, two places offer it, which helps when you're dragging a trailer.
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5Facilities listed
4.9★Average Google rating
524/7 gate access
3More within 30 miles
Facilities in Helena
Lake Helena Storage
Family-owned Helena storage with gated drive-up units and RV, boat, and trailer parking on paved aisles.
American Storage West
Gated, well-lit outdoor storage on Helena's west side with 24/7 access and a 4.8-star rating from 47 reviews.
Security Storage
Gated RV and boat storage on Highway 12 in Helena with cameras, keypad access, and a 4.6-star rating.
Self-Storage at U-Haul
Helena U-Haul self-storage with indoor and outdoor units, 24/7 access, and a 5.0 rating from reviewers.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Helena. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Red Fox Storage
East Helena outdoor storage with a 5.0 rating from 12 reviews, praised for easy online rental and fair prices.
Kingdom Storage
Veteran-owned self storage and RV/boat storage in Townsend, a quarter mile from the Canyon Ferry Lake boat ramp.
Riverview Storage
Family-owned self storage and RV parking in Townsend with gated access, cameras and a 4.7 rating.
Outdoor storage and what it means here
All five facilities offer outdoor parking, so that's your default. It's the simplest way to keep a rig, but Montana sun and hail don't care about simple. UV breaks down covers and tires, and a surprise storm can ding gelcoat. A quality cover and tire covers help. If you're leaving a battery in place, a maintainer keeps it alive over long idle stretches. Check gate hours before you commit; all five here run 24/7 access, which matters if you tow out early or roll back late. Outdoor spots at American Storage North and American Storage West both offer boat and vehicle parking with cameras and gates.
Indoor and covered choices
If you'd rather keep the rig out of the elements, Lake Helena Storage and Self-Storage at U-Haul both have indoor space. Lake Helena also offers trailer and boat storage with pull-through access, a nice perk if backing a long trailer isn't your favorite sport. Security Storage is the one covered option on the list, and it also has pull-through. Covered doesn't mean sealed, but it cuts sun and hail exposure. Indoor is the better call if you're storing over winter and want to skip the snow load question entirely. Ratings across these three sit between 4.6 and 5.0, so the reviews back them up.
Boats, trailers, and vehicle storage
Four of the five facilities take boats, which fits a town near Hauser Lake and the Missouri. Watercraft need a little prep before storage: drain and dry the bilge, pull the plug, and leave the cover loose enough to breathe. Trailers are welcome at Lake Helena and Security Storage, both with pull-through. For cars and trucks, every facility on the list handles vehicles, so you're not limited. American Storage North and West both have solid review counts and ratings in the 4.8 to 4.9 range. Call ahead to confirm your spot fits the length of your rig before you sign anything.
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Nearby cities
- Townsend, MT (2 listed · 25 mi)
- Great Falls, MT (4 listed · 69 mi)
- Belgrade, MT (3 listed · 70 mi)
- Bozeman, MT (5 listed · 77 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many storage facilities are in Helena?
There are five facilities listed here, averaging 4.9 stars across their reviews. All five offer outdoor storage and 24/7 gate access, and every one takes vehicles. Four handle boats, two have indoor space, and one is covered. A couple offer pull-through access for trailers.
Are there indoor options for RV storage in Helena?
Yes, two facilities have indoor storage: Lake Helena Storage and Self-Storage at U-Haul. Lake Helena also takes trailers and boats with pull-through access. If you want covered rather than fully indoor, Security Storage is the one covered option on the list.
What should I do to prep an RV for outdoor storage here?
Wash and dry it, then cover tires and use a breathable cover to block UV. A battery maintainer keeps the house battery healthy during long sits. Check gate hours and confirm your access code works before you leave. Walk the spot for hail exposure and make sure your insurance covers stored vehicles.
Can I store a boat or trailer in Helena?
Four of the five facilities take boats, and two accept trailers: Lake Helena Storage and Security Storage, both with pull-through access. Pull-through helps if you're not comfortable backing a long trailer. Confirm your boat and trailer length with the facility before booking.