Every fall across the northern half of the country, the same question comes up at the office window: the season ends October 15, so where does the rig go until April?
You’ve got 3 real options. Haul it home and negotiate with your HOA. Rent a spot at a commercial storage lot. Or leave it at the park where it already sits. This guide covers what RV winter storage costs, what the options actually get you, and which RJourney parks offer storage on site.
What RV winter storage costs
Prices vary by region and by how much protection you’re buying, but the national ranges are consistent:
- Open outdoor storage: roughly $30 to $100 per month. A gravel or paved lot, sometimes fenced and gated. Your rig sits under the sky.
- Covered storage: roughly $50 to $150 per month. A roof over the rig blocks snow load and UV, the 2 things that age an RV fastest in winter.
- Indoor storage: roughly $100 to $450 per month. Fully enclosed, sometimes heated. Worth it for high-end coaches, overkill for most seasonal campers.
A 6-month northern winter at a mid-range commercial lot runs $300 to $900. Add the cost of towing your rig there in October and back in April, and the convenience math starts to matter as much as the monthly rate.
Open, covered, or indoor: what you’re actually paying for
Winter is hard on a parked RV in 2 specific ways. Snow load stresses roof seams and vents, and freeze-thaw cycles work moisture into any seal that’s less than perfect. UV keeps degrading roof membrane and decals even in January.
Open storage accepts that risk in exchange for the lowest price. It’s a fine choice for a rig with a good cover and a fresh roof inspection. Covered storage removes most of the snow and UV problem for $20 to $50 more per month. Indoor storage removes weather from the equation entirely, and for most travel trailers and seasonal rigs it’s more protection than the math supports.
Whichever tier you choose, the prep is the same: winterize the water system, pull or tend the batteries, and seal up against rodents. We’ll publish a full winterizing walkthrough later this month.
Why storing at your seasonal park beats a storage lot
If you’re a seasonal camper, the storage lot comparison misses the best option. Storing at your own park means:
- Zero towing. Your rig moves from its site to the storage area, a few hundred yards instead of a trip on the interstate. Hitching, hauling, and backing into a rented space twice a year is the part of storage nobody prices in.
- Winterize where it sits. Do the work on your site in October, or have it done there, then it rolls straight into storage.
- Spring setup is a morning, honestly less. When the park opens in April, your rig is already home. Seasonal neighbors who store off site spend opening weekend in a tow queue.
- One relationship. Same office, same staff, same phone call for your site renewal and your storage spot.
Seasonal sites and storage go together for a reason: parks size their storage areas primarily for their own seasonal guests, and spots typically get claimed during fall renewal season. If you’re new to how seasonal camping works, start with our guide: What Is Seasonal Camping? Sites, Costs & How Waitlists Work.
RJourney parks with winter storage
These parks offer on-site RV storage. Storage space is limited and seasonal guests get first claim, so call the park office to check availability and current rates.
- Baraboo RV Resort, Baraboo, WI. Winter storage for seasonal guests, minutes from Devil’s Lake. (608) 716-4993
- Coconut Cove RV Resort, Hazel Green, WI. On-site RV storage in the southwest corner of the state. (608) 716-7933
- Pearl Lake RV Campground, Redgranite, WI. Winter storage for seasonal guests on the lake. (608) 690-5396
- Splash Magic RV Resort, Northumberland, PA. Winter storage for seasonal guests. (412) 730-2170
- James Creek RV Resort, James Creek, PA. Boat and RV storage in the Raystown Lake region. (878) 978-2531
- Cedar City RV Resort, Cedar City, UT. RV and boat storage at a park that stays open year-round. (435) 767-0318
If your park isn’t listed, ask anyway. Storage availability changes park by park and year by year, and the office knows before any website does.
Lock in storage when you renew
At northern parks, storage decisions happen alongside seasonal renewals in the fall. If you’re planning to keep your site for 2027, that’s the moment to claim a storage spot too: one phone call covers both. Call your park office, or find your park and start the conversation.
