Toy Box Storage
RV, boat and auto storage in Carterville with 24/7 access, electric hookups and a 5.0 Google rating.
Carterville, IL
RV Storage in Carterville, IL
Carterville sits in southern Illinois near the Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and the Shawnee National Forest, so plenty of rigs around here spend their off weekends near water and timber. The city itself lists 3 RV storage options, with another 12 nearby, averaging 4.7 stars across the lot. Two of the three run 24 hour access. None are covered or indoor, which is worth knowing before summer.
3Facilities listed
4.7★Average Google rating
0Offer covered spaces
0Offer indoor storage
224/7 gate access
12More within 30 miles
Facilities in Carterville
Toy Box Storage LLC of Southern Illinois
RV, boat, and auto storage in Carterville, IL with 24/7 access and a 5-star rating.
Amazon Storage, LLC
Rated 4.1 stars by 56 reviewers, this Carterville spot offers gated storage with cameras and motion detectors.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Carterville. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Advantage Self-Storage
RV and boat storage with outdoor parking and climate-controlled units in Energy, Illinois. Rated 4.3 from 40 reviews.
Herrin RV & Boat Storage
RV and boat storage in Herrin, Illinois, with 24/7 access for renters.
Marion Self Storage Carbondale Carterville
New self storage between Carbondale and Carterville with phone-based access and a 4.9-star rating.
U-Store Mini-Warehouse Self Storage
RV and boat storage in Marion, IL with indoor and outdoor options, gated access, and a 4.6-star rating from 28 reviews.
Chittyville Mini Warehouses
Gated, lit self-storage in Herrin with a 4.1 rating; reviewers note clean units and spotty phone contact.
Marion Self Storage
Marion Self Storage offers climate-controlled units and RV parking with helpful staff and secure grounds.
Marion Self Storage Carbon St
Marion storage spot with gated RV, boat and vehicle parking plus climate-controlled units, rated 4.7 stars.
Marion RV Storage
Heated RV and boat storage in Marion, Illinois, rated 4.5 stars by reviewers.
Route 37 Self Storage
Outdoor RV and vehicle storage in Marion, IL, rated 4.5 stars by 24 reviewers who often mention the friendly staff.
Marion Self Storage
Marion storage spot with a 4.6 rating from 112 reviews, praised for friendly staff and clean, dry units.
A Whiteash RV & Mini Storage
RV and self storage in Marion, Illinois, with 24/7 access and a 4.0 rating from three Google reviews.
Self-Storage at U-Haul
U-Haul self-storage in Carbondale with indoor and outdoor RV parking, 24/7 access, and security cameras.
What's available in town
Three facilities carry the Carterville listings, and the ratings are strong for a small market. Toy Box Storage and Toy Box Storage LLC of Southern Illinois both sit at 5.0, though on very few reviews, so treat those scores as a starting point rather than a verdict. Both offer 24 hour access, which matters if you pull in late after a weekend at the lake. Amazon Storage has the longest track record by far at 4.1 stars across 56 reviews, and it is gated with cameras. That review volume tells you more than the perfect scores on the other two. Every spot here is open air. No covered or indoor units show up in the Carterville listings.
Open air means sun work
With no covered or indoor options in town, your rig sits out through southern Illinois summers and winters. That is normal for the region, but it means UV does the slow damage: tires checking, decals fading, sealant drying at the roof seams. A quality cover or a windshield and tire shade set goes a long way. Walk the roof twice a year and touch up any cracked lap sealant before fall rain finds it. If you leave the battery in, a maintainer keeps it alive between trips. Ask each lot about the surface, gravel or paved, before you commit.
Twelve more nearby
The 12 nearby facilities widen the field if the three in town do not fit your rig or your schedule. That is worth using. A larger lot may handle a big fifth wheel or Class A with toad better, and pricing and gate hours can differ more than you would expect across a short drive. Compare the average 4.7 rating against review counts, since a 5.0 on one review is not the same as a 4.1 on 56. Call ahead on gate hours and confirm what access you actually get after hours, then check with your insurer that the lot meets their storage requirements.
Nearby cities
- Energy, IL (1, 3 mi)
- Herrin, IL (2, 5 mi)
- Marion, IL (8, 7 mi)
- Carbondale, IL (3, 7 mi)
- Johnston City, IL (1, 8 mi)
- De Soto, IL (1, 9 mi)
- West Frankfort, IL (2, 10 mi)
- Creal Springs, IL (1, 13 mi)
- Murphysboro Township, IL (1, 14 mi)
- Murphysboro, IL (3, 16 mi)
Questions people ask
How many RV storage facilities are in Carterville?
Three facilities are listed in Carterville, with 12 more in the surrounding area. The local average rating is 4.7 stars.
Are there covered or indoor RV storage options in Carterville?
No. None of the three Carterville listings offer covered or indoor storage, so plan on open air parking and take steps against sun and weather.
Which Carterville facilities offer 24 hour access?
Toy Box Storage and Toy Box Storage LLC of Southern Illinois both list 24 hour access. Amazon Storage is gated with cameras; ask about its gate hours directly.
Which facility has the most reviews?
Amazon Storage has 56 reviews at 4.1 stars, far more than the other two, which have 2 and 1. More reviews generally give a clearer picture of day to day experience.