Self Storage Near Boone, NC

Looking for self storage near Boone, NC? Storage in Boone proper (ZIP 28607) is limited and expensive — the High Country's growth, the Appalachian State University student population, and the second-home market all compete for the same scarce in-town storage capacity. Most Boone-area residents end up looking off-mountain for a more practical, affordable option. Our four locally owned facilities in Lenoir and Hudson are about 30-40 minutes south down US-Hwy 321 — a manageable drive for the kind of long-term storage most Boone customers need.

About 30-40 minutes off the mountain

From downtown Boone, US-Hwy 321 South drops you into Lenoir in about 30-40 minutes. From other High Country towns (Banner Elk, Beech Mountain, Blowing Rock, Valle Crucis, Foscoe), add or subtract 10-15 minutes depending on your starting point. The drive is mostly highway and scenic.

Pick the right facility for what you're storing

For RVs, boats, jet skis, and outdoor recreation gear: Northstar Self Storage

Northstar Self Storage at 636 Nuway Circle in Lenoir specializes in RV, boat, and vehicle outdoor parking. Built for large vehicles, with the parking layout to make it easy to pull in and out for weekend trips. Common Boone customer uses: lake boats for Watauga Lake or Price Lake, jet skis, motorcycles, fishing boats, travel trailers, off-road vehicles. About 35 minutes south of Boone on US-321. Phone: (828) 754-6550.

For instruments, art, antiques, electronics, and valuables: Five Star Self Storage

Five Star Self Storage at 125 Commercial Ct NE in Lenoir is our local climate-controlled facility. Right call for items you don't want to leave in a mountain home through Boone's winter cold or summer humidity: musical instruments (guitars, pianos, brass), electronics, computers, photographs, important documents, books, wood furniture, antiques, fine art, leather goods, vinyl records, wine. About 35 minutes south of Boone. Phone: (828) 754-8349.

For full RV indoor storage: Cardinal State Storage Lenoir 321

Our Lenoir 321 location at 2116 Hickory Blvd is the only Cardinal facility with 14x50 indoor RV units — 700 sq ft units that fit a full RV indoors, protected from sun, weather, and tree debris year-round. The right choice for higher-end RVs and boats you want to keep in showroom condition. About 35 minutes south of Boone on US-321. Phone: (828) 754-1981.

For general household storage and contractor flex space: any Cardinal cluster location

For furniture, household contents, business inventory, contractor equipment, or general drive-up storage, all three Cardinal State Storage locations work: 1225 Wilkesboro Blvd in Lenoir, 2116 Hickory Blvd in Lenoir 321, and 115 Main St in Hudson. Hudson is the closest to Boone of the three at about 30 minutes south. All offer drive-up units in standard sizes plus outdoor parking.

Why off-mountain storage works for Boone

  • Cost: Boone storage rates are significantly higher than equivalent space in Lenoir or Hudson — often two or three times more per month for the same size unit.
  • Availability: Boone's storage capacity is chronically tight, especially in summer move-in season for App State students and fall move-out.
  • Access: 30-40 minutes down US-321 is a short trip for items you typically only access seasonally (boats, RVs, holiday gear, ski equipment).
  • Selection: off-mountain you can pick from drive-up, climate-controlled, indoor RV, and outdoor parking — selection that isn't available in Boone.

Common Boone storage needs we see

  • App State students storing dorm contents over breaks and between semesters
  • Boats and jet skis for Watauga Lake, Price Lake, and the New River — stored down the mountain for the off-season
  • Travel trailers and RVs between trips, including indoor RV storage at Lenoir 321
  • Skis, snowboards, and winter sports equipment in summer; summer gear in winter
  • Off-season storage of mountain second-home furniture during long absences
  • Wine collections, instruments, art, and antiques needing climate-controlled storage
  • Estate transitions, household moves, and downsizing
  • Construction equipment for renovations to mountain homes

Ready to rent?

Pick the facility above that matches what you're storing, click through to its homepage, and rent online in about five minutes — you get your gate code immediately. Or call:

  • Northstar (RV/boat/vehicle): (828) 754-6550
  • Five Star (climate-controlled): (828) 754-8349
  • Cardinal State Storage Lenoir locations (drive-up + indoor RV): (828) 754-1981
  • Cardinal State Storage Hudson (drive-up, 5x5 to 10x20 — closest to Boone): (828) 728-7744

All four facilities are locally owned and operated by Safe & Sound Properties, LLC — a local team picks up when you call.