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RV storage in Des Moines, IA

48 facilities compared · Prices checked October 2026

$65median monthly price
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48facilities
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$35–$374price range
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6/25/26covered / indoor / outdoor

Pricing researched directly from facility websites.

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B.Mac's Self Storage

Des Moines, IA · ★ 4.4 (56)

$35–$270/mo

Indoor & Covered · Up to 35 ft · Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM

Gated keypad access · 24/7 video surveillance · Climate-controlled units available

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Quality Storage

Des Moines, IA · ★ 4.8 (5)

$50–$700/mo

Indoor & Outdoor · Up to 70 ft · 24/7 access

Digital video surveillance · Onsite security · Electrical outlets

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Gray's Lake Self Storage

Des Moines, IA · ★ 4.2 (5)

$50/mo

Outdoor · Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 A…

Digital video surveillance · Onsite security

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Westside Outdoor Storage

Adel, IA · ★ 5 (3)

$60–$130/mo

Outdoor · Up to 60 ft · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM

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Hillcrest Outdoor Storage

Indianola, IA · ★ 5 (10)

$65–$140/mo

Outdoor · 24/7 access

Gated keypad access · 24/7 video surveillance

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Three Rivers RV Storage

Carlisle, IA · ★ 4.4 (11)

$65–$90/mo

Indoor & Outdoor · Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM

Gated lot · Fenced perimeter

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Polk City Storage

Polk City, IA · ★ 4 (4)

$65–$650/mo

Indoor & Outdoor · Up to 28 ft · Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM

Gated access · Security fencing

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Fits 56 ft
Linden Boat and RV Storage

Linden, IA · ★ 5 (2)

$100–$225/mo

Call to confirm · Up to 56 ft · Call for hours

Electric hookups

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Des Moines anchors the Iowa RV market — and Iowa has one of the highest per-capita RV ownership rates in the country. Saylorville Lake and Red Rock Lake drive boat storage demand. The climate is the defining factor: brutally cold winters (sub-zero is routine), spring severe weather, and hot summers. Full winterization is mandatory, and heated storage exists for owners who want year-round access. Rates are among the most affordable in the country.

Des Moines RV storage FAQs

How much does RV storage cost in Des Moines?

Des Moines is very affordable. Outdoor spaces typically start around $30–$60/month, and even covered and enclosed options are priced well below national averages. Iowa's low land costs and competitive market keep rates down.

Do I need to winterize in Des Moines?

Absolutely. Des Moines winters are severe — temperatures regularly drop well below zero, and extended cold snaps are normal January through February. Full winterization by mid-October is mandatory unless your rig is in heated storage.

What about severe weather in Iowa?

Iowa sits in the severe weather belt — tornadoes, hail, and high-wind thunderstorms roll through spring and summer. Covered or enclosed storage provides meaningful protection against hail, which is the most common cause of weather damage to stored RVs in the Midwest.