I 81 Self Storage (Bristol, VA)
Family-owned Bristol storage with RV and boat parking, climate-controlled units, and a 4.8-star rating from 173 reviews.
Bristol, VA
RV Storage in Bristol, VA
Bristol sits right on the Virginia-Tennessee line, and a lot of rigs pass through on I-81 or park here between trips to South Holston Lake. There are 4 RV storage facilities in town and another 12 nearby, averaging 4.7 stars. Two of them offer indoor bays and two have 24-hour gate access, which matters if you tow out early or roll in late.
4Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
1Offer covered spaces
2Offer indoor storage
224/7 gate access
12More within 30 miles
Facilities in Bristol
Bolt Storage
Bolt Storage in Bristol, VA offers outdoor RV parking and units from 5x8 to 13x22, gated with 4.5 stars from 186 reviews.
Mini Mall Storage - Bristol
Bristol storage on Commonwealth Avenue with covered, indoor and outdoor options and staff reviewers call helpful.
HOLSTON STORAGE LLC
Indoor and outdoor RV and boat storage near I-81 exit 3, minutes from South Holston and Boone Lake.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Bristol. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Self-Storage at U-Haul
U-Haul self-storage in Bristol, TN with indoor and outdoor units, gated access and security cameras.
Mini Mall Storage - Bristol
Bristol self-storage with covered, indoor and outdoor spots, gated access and staff reviewers keep praising by name.
Bristol RV Storage
RV and boat storage in Bristol, Tennessee, with posted hours and room for more than just your rig.
Yardscapes Unlimited
Custom sheds, carports and covered RV storage in Bristol with quick, helpful service and a 4.6 rating.
Bolt Storage
Bolt Storage in Abingdon offers gated 24/7 RV and vehicle parking plus climate-controlled indoor units.
Mini Mall Storage - Blountville
Blountville self-storage on Highway 394 with covered, indoor and outdoor units and a 4.6-star rating.
Cozart Rental Warehouses - Commercial Storage
Indoor warehouse storage in Abingdon, VA with a perfect 5.0 Google rating from a single review.
Bolt Storage
Gated self-storage with climate-controlled indoor units and outdoor RV parking in Abingdon, VA.
Blountville RV Storage
Gated indoor and outdoor RV, boat and camper storage off I-81 in Blountville, rated 4.9 stars by reviewers.
Piney Mini Storage
Locally owned storage in Piney Flats with indoor and outdoor parking for RVs and boats, gated and camera-monitored.
Mini Mall Storage - Piney Flats
Piney Flats storage with covered, indoor, and outdoor spots plus climate control and 24/7 gated access.
10 Federal Storage
Clean, secure RV storage in Kingsport with 24/7 access and a 4.5-star rating from 73 reviewers.
Covered, indoor or open air
Of the 4 Bristol facilities, 1 offers covered parking and 2 have indoor units. Covered spots keep the worst of the sun and hail off the roof and AC shroud, and indoor bays are the better call if you want the gelcoat and decals to hold up over years of sitting. Open outdoor spots cost less and are fine for a season, but expect to wash the rig more often. Mini Mall Storage - Bristol covers all three types under one roof, so you can compare side by side. If you have a boat too, I 81 Self Storage (Bristol, VA) and HOLSTON STORAGE LLC both list boat storage alongside RV space.
Access and security
Two of the four Bristol locations advertise 24-hour access, and gated entry shows up at Bolt Storage and Mini Mall Storage - Bristol. Mini Mall also lists cameras. When you tour a site, actually drive the route your rig will take and check the gate opening and aisle width. A tight turn is fine in a sedan and miserable in a 35-foot Class A. Confirm gate hours in writing before you sign, and ask what happens if you need in after hours.
What people rate highly
Bolt Storage has 186 reviews at 4.5 stars, I 81 Self Storage (Bristol, VA) holds 4.8 across 173 reviews, and Mini Mall Storage - Bristol sits at 4.5 with 123. HOLSTON STORAGE LLC shows a 5.0 but only 2 reviews, so treat that as a small sample. Read the recent reviews for complaints about potholes, gate failures or water intrusion, not just the star average. Climate control appears at three of the four, worth asking about if you store through humid summer months.
More ways to store in Bristol
Nearby cities
- Bristol, TN (4, 5 mi)
- Abingdon, VA (3, 12 mi)
- Blountville, TN (2, 13 mi)
- Piney Flats, TN (2, 16 mi)
- Mountain City, TN (1, 19 mi)
- Lebanon, VA (1, 20 mi)
- Butler, TN (1, 20 mi)
- Elizabethton, TN (7, 20 mi)
- Kingsport, TN (9, 21 mi)
- Gray, TN (3, 22 mi)
Questions people ask
How many RV storage facilities are in Bristol, VA?
There are 4 in Bristol itself, with another 12 in the surrounding area. That gives you a reasonable spread of choices, and the nearby listings are worth a look if the in-town lots are full or you want a lower rate.
Does Bristol have indoor RV storage?
Yes. Two of the 4 Bristol facilities offer indoor units, and 1 offers covered parking. Indoor bays protect against sun, hail and rain, while covered spots block the worst of the overhead weather without the full enclosure.
Which Bristol RV storage lots have 24-hour access?
Two of the 4 advertise 24-hour access, and gated entry appears at Bolt Storage and Mini Mall Storage - Bristol. Confirm the gate policy directly with the office, especially if you plan to leave before sunrise or arrive after dark.
How are the Bristol storage facilities rated?
The 4 locations average 4.7 stars. Bolt Storage has 186 reviews at 4.5, I 81 Self Storage (Bristol, VA) has 173 at 4.8, and Mini Mall Storage - Bristol has 123 at 4.5. HOLSTON STORAGE LLC shows 5.0 from just 2 reviews.