Extra Space Storage
Des Plaines self-storage with climate control, drive-up access and vehicle storage, rated 4.8 from 855 reviews.
Des Plaines, IL
RV Storage in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines sits close enough to O'Hare that a lot of us park the rig on pavement instead of grass, and that changes how you shop for storage. There are 4 RV storage options right in town and another 12 nearby, averaging 4.8 stars from renters who have actually signed the paperwork. Two of the four are indoor, one is covered, and a couple let you in around the clock.
4Facilities listed
4.8★Average Google rating
1Offer covered spaces
2Offer indoor storage
224/7 gate access
12More within 30 miles
Facilities in Des Plaines
Public Storage
Des Plaines storage with 24/7 access, indoor units, and staff praised for being helpful and kind in hundreds of reviews.
Extra Space Storage
Des Plaines self-storage with vehicle and boat parking, climate control, and a 4.8-star rating from 617 reviews.
CubeSmart Self Storage
CubeSmart in Des Plaines offers covered RV storage with climate-controlled options, gated access and cameras, rated 4.7 stars by 237 reviewers.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Des Plaines. Many owners store a town or two away to save on the monthly rate.
Public Storage
Elk Grove Village Public Storage with indoor units, 24/7 access and a 4.8 rating from 312 reviews.
CubeSmart Self Storage
Mt Prospect self-storage with covered RV parking, gated access, cameras, and climate-controlled units.
Self-Storage at U-Haul
Niles self-storage with indoor and outdoor vehicle space, 24/7 access, cameras and a wash bay.
Public Storage
Mt Prospect self-storage with covered and outdoor RV parking, 24/7 access, and a 4.8 rating from 391 reviews.
Public Storage
Morton Grove Public Storage with outdoor RV parking and indoor climate-controlled units, rated 4.8 by 614 reviewers.
Self-Storage at U-Haul
Morton Grove U-Haul with indoor and outdoor vehicle storage, 24/7 access, cameras and a 5.0 rating.
SmartStop Self Storage
Elk Grove Village self storage with climate control, cameras, wide driveways, and staff reviewers call kind and helpful.
Public Storage
Arlington Heights Public Storage offers indoor RV storage with 24/7 access and drive-up units, rated 4.8 stars from 551 reviews.
Public Storage
Glenview storage with covered, indoor and outdoor RV, boat and car options and staff reviewers call kind and helpful.
Public Storage
Arlington Heights self-storage with RV, boat and car parking, gated 24/7 access and a 4.8 rating across 428 reviews.
Public Storage
Gated Bensenville self-storage with 24/7 access, indoor units, and staff reviewers call helpful.
Public Storage
Schiller Park storage with gated, lit RV and boat parking and staff reviewers keep praising by name.
What's Actually Here
The in-town list is small and the ratings are strong. Extra Space Storage runs two locations here, one with 24-hour access and climate control and one with indoor units and climate control. Public Storage handles indoor parking and also advertises boat storage, plus 24-hour gate access. CubeSmart rounds out the four with covered spots, a gate, cameras and climate control. Read that again: only one covered option in town, so if you want a roof over the rig without walls, call CubeSmart first and expect competition. Ratings here run 4.7 to 4.8, which tells you tenants are not filing complaints. Review counts matter too. The two Extra Space sites carry 855 and 702 reviews, so those numbers come from real volume, not a handful of friends.
Indoor vs. Covered
Two indoor facilities is more than many suburbs this size offer, and that is worth something in northern Illinois. Indoor means walls and a roof, so hail, sun and the freeze-thaw cycle stop working on your gel coat and roof seams. Covered means a canopy overhead and open sides, which blocks UV and most hail but still lets wind-driven rain and dirt at the rig. Neither is heated unless the listing says climate control, so ask what that means before you assume winter protection. If your rig is older or you plan to keep it a decade, indoor earns its keep. A weekend trailer that sits six months a year does fine under cover.
Practical Pointers
Check gate hours against your actual schedule before you commit. Two of these locations advertise 24-hour access, which matters if you pull out at 5 a.m. for a Wisconsin trip or roll back in after dark. Wash and wax before you park, because sun and UV do slow damage to decals and rubber even under a roof. Pull the batteries or put them on a maintainer, and top off the tank so condensation has less room to form. Confirm your insurance covers the rig at a storage address, not just at home. Ask the manager directly about on-site cameras, lighting and who has gate codes.
More ways to store in Des Plaines
Nearby cities
- Mt Prospect, IL (2, 4 mi)
- Elk Grove Village, IL (2, 4 mi)
- Morton Grove, IL (2, 4 mi)
- Glenview, IL (1, 5 mi)
- Niles, IL (2, 5 mi)
- Bensenville, IL (1, 5 mi)
- Schiller Park, IL (2, 5 mi)
- Northbrook, IL (1, 6 mi)
- Harwood Heights, IL (1, 6 mi)
- Arlington Heights, IL (4, 6 mi)
Questions people ask
How many RV storage facilities are in Des Plaines?
Four facilities operate in Des Plaines, with 12 more nearby if the in-town list does not fit your rig. The four include two indoor locations, one covered option and two spots with 24-hour access.
Are the storage facilities in Des Plaines well rated?
Yes. The four in town average 4.8 stars, ranging from 4.7 to 4.8. Review counts are heavy at the top, with 855 and 702 reviews at the two Extra Space locations, so the ratings reflect a lot of renters.
Should I pick indoor or covered storage here?
Indoor keeps hail, sun and winter weather off the rig entirely, which suits older coaches and long-term owners. Covered blocks overhead sun and most hail but leaves the sides open. There are two indoor options and one covered option in town, so decide before you call.
What should I ask before signing a lease?
Ask about gate hours, since not every location offers 24-hour access. Confirm what climate control actually covers, whether cameras and lighting are on site, and check that your insurance applies at the storage address. Then look at the pavement and drainage where your rig will sit.