Ames West Side Storage
Locally owned West Ames storage with 24/7 gate access, cameras, and a 5.0 rating from 363 reviews.
State guide
RV storage in Iowa
Iowa gives an RV owner two problems at once: summer sun that bakes gelcoat and a winter that makes you think hard about where the rig sits from November to March. The state has 222 storage options listed, averaging 4.6 stars. Only 18 are covered and 56 are indoor, which tells you most people here park outside and live with it. A little planning fixes that.
222Facilities listed
4.6★Average Google rating
21Offer covered spaces
57Offer indoor storage
12424/7 gate access
Top-rated facilities
218 Storage
Janesville self-storage with 24/7 access, unit sizes from 5x10 to RV spaces, and a 5.0 rating from 50 reviews.
Off Campus Auto Repair
Coralville auto shop with outdoor RV storage and a 4.8 rating across 619 Google reviews.
M & K Dust Control Inc
Mt Vernon contractor offering outdoor RV storage plus dust control, mulch, gravel and hauling.
Creek Valley Campground
Family-run Dubuque campground with outdoor RV storage, full hookups, and winter camping west of town.
Lockbox Storage - Davenport
Clean, secure self-storage in Davenport with climate control, cameras, and staff reviewers keep praising by name.
Cedar Crossing Storage
Locally owned RV and boat storage with clean, fenced, camera-monitored lots and friendly service.
Streamlined Storage - Davenport
Secure outdoor RV and boat parking in Davenport with 24-hour gated access and a 4.8 rating from 98 reviews.
Iowa Storage Solutions
Indoor RV and boat storage in Elk Run Heights with 4.9 stars from 42 reviews and a hands-on owner.
Chuck & Andy's Big Units
West Burlington self-storage with 24/7 access, a 4.9-star rating and reviewers who call it clean, safe and fairly priced.
North Brady Storage
Clean, secure RV and boat storage in Davenport with gated access, cameras, and friendly staff.
StorageMart
Gated self-storage on Northwest Blvd in Davenport with climate controlled units and vehicle parking.
StorageMart
Des Moines storage just off MLK Parkway with indoor and outdoor parking, 24/7 access, and a 4.7-star rating from 263 reviews.
S&S Storage Solutions
Climate-controlled indoor RV storage in Marion, IA with a 4.9-star rating from 32 reviews.
Indian Hills Storage
Clean, gated indoor RV and vehicle storage in Council Bluffs with 24/7 access and staff reviewers call friendly.
StorageMart
Waukee self-storage with outdoor RV and boat parking, gated access, cameras, and staff reviewers call helpful.
StorageMart
Outdoor RV and boat parking in Waukee with 24-hour access, cameras, and a gate.
A Plus Self Storage
Davenport storage with indoor and outdoor spots for RVs, boats, and trailers, rated 4.8 from 55 reviews.
Gilbert Corner Storage
Secure, well-lit storage in Gilbert with 24/7 access and a responsive owner, rated 4.9 stars.
StorageMart
Johnston RV storage with indoor and outdoor spots, 24/7 cameras, and a 4.8-star rating from 554 reviews.
Blackhawk Trail Storage
Locally owned Eldridge storage with gated 24/7 access and climate-controlled units. 5.0 stars from 47 reviews.
Affordable Self Storage
Sioux City self-storage with indoor and outdoor spots for RVs, boats, and vehicles, rated 4.9 from 94 reviews.
Streamlined Storage - Davenport
Clean, gated outdoor storage in Davenport with 24-hour access, easy online rentals, and a lock included.
Streamlined Storage - Marion 8th Ave
Fenced outdoor RV storage in Marion with 24-hour access, cameras, and easy online rentals.
Moellers Marine & Storage, LLC
Family-owned since 1978, this Spirit Lake shop offers indoor RV storage plus boat repair with a 5.0 rating.
What the numbers look like
Of the 222 listings, 123 offer 24 hour access, so late returns and early departures are easy to arrange if you check gate hours before you sign. Indoor units run 56, covered slots just 18. That gap matters in Iowa, where hail and snow load are real concerns. If you can get under a roof, take it. The top rated spots cover the map. Ames West Side Storage holds a 5.0 across 363 reviews with gated, camera covered, climate controlled spaces. Lockbox Storage in Davenport sits at 4.9 with 636 reviews and handles boats along with RVs. Both are worth a call.
Sun, hail and winter
Outdoor storage is fine if you work at it. UV does the slow damage: tires crack, decals fade, sealant dries out. A cover helps more than people expect, and tire covers cost less than a set of new rubber. Iowa hail is the reason to lean toward covered or indoor when the budget allows. Before the first hard freeze, drain the water lines, pull the batteries and put them on a maintainer, and check the roof seams. Then leave the fridge door cracked open. Ask each facility how they handle snow removal in the drive aisles, because a plowed lot in February is the difference between a spring trip and a stuck rig.
Around the state
The city pages run from Davenport and Des Moines to Council Bluffs, Ankeny, Dubuque, Grimes, Clear Lake and Ames. Each has its own mix, and the smaller towns often have the shorter waitlists. Review counts are a rough guide to how many people actually use a place, so a 5.0 with 600 reviews tells you more than a 5.0 with six. Read the recent reviews rather than the star average. People complain about the same things everywhere: gates that stick, poor lighting, mud after a thaw. Those are fair questions to ask on a site visit. Call ahead and confirm insurance requirements and whether you need a lock of your own.
Cities with RV storage in Iowa
- Davenport (16)
- Des Moines (13)
- Council Bluffs (7)
- Ankeny (7)
- Dubuque (7)
- Grimes (6)
- Clear Lake (6)
- Ames (6)
- Marion (5)
- Waukee (5)
- Waterloo (5)
- Sioux City (5)
- Cedar Rapids (4)
- Muscatine (3)
- Pleasant Hill (3)
- Adel (3)
- West Des Moines (3)
- West Burlington (3)
- Spirit Lake (3)
- Solon (3)
- Iowa City (3)
- Urbandale (2)
- Elk Run Heights (2)
- Center Point (2)
- Clinton (2)
- Manchester (2)
- Moravia (2)
- Johnston (2)
- Boone (2)
- Mason City (2)
- Polk City (2)
- Estherville (2)
- Eldridge (2)
- Sergeant Bluff (2)
- Bondurant (2)
- Algona (2)
- Fort Dodge (2)
- Mt Pleasant (2)
- Newton (2)
- Ottumwa (2)
- Fairfield (2)
- Indianola (2)
- Letts (2)
- Bettendorf (2)
- Norwalk (2)
- Carlisle (2)
- Anamosa (2)
- Cascade (1)
- Coggon (1)
- Altoona (1)
- Janesville (1)
- Perry (1)
- Huxley (1)
- Mt Auburn (1)
- Gilbert (1)
- Ely (1)
- Atlantic (1)
- Maxwell (1)
- West Liberty (1)
- Glenwood (1)
- Homestead (1)
- Martelle (1)
- Blue Grass (1)
- Marcus (1)
- Mt Vernon (1)
- Fort Madison (1)
- Rowley (1)
- Monroe (1)
- Waverly (1)
- Windsor Heights (1)
- Slater (1)
- Walcott (1)
- Tiffin (1)
- Story City (1)
- Ogden (1)
- Otley (1)
- Oskaloosa (1)
- Peosta (1)
- Cedar Falls (1)
- Stuart (1)
- DeWitt (1)
- De Soto (1)
- Fairfax (1)
- Evansdale (1)
- Humeston (1)
- Nevada (1)
- Baxter (1)
- Holy Cross (1)
- Osceola (1)
- Coralville (1)
- Jefferson (1)
- Albia (1)
- Pella (1)
- Chariton (1)
- Shelby (1)
- Villisca (1)
- Webster City (1)
- Le Mars (1)
- Storm Lake (1)
- Pleasantville (1)
- Neola (1)
Neighboring states
Questions people ask
How many RV storage locations are listed in Iowa?
There are 222 listings across the state, with an average rating of 4.6. They range from bare outdoor pads to climate controlled indoor bays, and the city pages break them down by town.
How many Iowa facilities offer 24 hour access?
123 of the 222 listings offer 24 hour access. That covers more than half the state, but confirm the gate code policy and any quiet hours before you plan on a midnight arrival.
Is indoor RV storage available in Iowa?
Yes, 56 listings are indoor and 18 are covered. The rest are outdoor, which is workable with a good cover and a winterizing routine, but indoor keeps hail and snow off the roof.
What should I check before signing a storage contract?
Ask about gate hours, snow removal, lighting and whether the facility requires proof of insurance. Visit in person if you can and look at the ground after rain. Mud and drainage tell you a lot about how the lot is maintained.