Looking for self storage near the Highland neighborhood of Hickory, NC? Cardinal State Storage Hickory at 1045 2nd Ave NW is a short drive from Highland — we're in Northwest Hickory, easily reached via US-Hwy 321 or 2nd Ave NW.
Getting here from Highland
From the Highland area: head north or northwest toward 2nd Ave NW and US-321. Most Highland residents reach us in about 5-8 minutes depending on starting point. We're between McDonald's and Starbucks, half a mile off 321.
Why Highland residents store with us
- Established Hickory neighborhood storage. Highland is an older established Hickory neighborhood. The storage needs that come with established homes — garage overflow, household transitions, downsizing — are the bread and butter of what we do.
- Drive-up access to every unit. Pull up to your door — useful for moving furniture, antiques, or seasonal household contents without dragging things down corridors.
- Closer than the south-Hickory chains for most Highland streets. Public Storage and Extra Space facilities are concentrated south of I-40. From Highland, our Northwest Hickory location is closer for most addresses.
- Larger units for household and contractor needs. Our 10x15, 10x20, and 10x30 sizes fit multi-bedroom household contents during renovations, moves, or downsizing. The 10x30 and 20x30 work as contractor garage and flex space.
- RV, boat, and vehicle parking. Lake Hickory weekend access — fenced outdoor parking handles RVs, boats, jet skis, motorcycles, and trailers with 6 AM to 10 PM gate access.
- Locally owned. When you call (828) 322-2323, a local team member picks up. Locally owned by Safe & Sound Properties, LLC — same neighborhood as you.
What's available
- Standard sizes: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x30, 20x30
- Some larger units have double-door (drive-through) access
- Outdoor parking pads for RVs, boats, trailers, vehicles
- Gate access 6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week
- Fully fenced lot, security cameras, individual gate codes
- Month-to-month — no security deposit, no long-term contract
- Online rental with instant gate code (under 5 minutes)
- Disc lock required (Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, Walmart, Tractor Supply — $15-$20)
Common Highland storage needs we see
- Garage overflow — tools, seasonal items, sports gear, holiday decor
- Furniture and household pieces during a renovation or move
- Estate downsizing and household transitions
- Boats, RVs, jet skis, and Lake Hickory equipment
- Antiques and household pieces during long-term staging or moves (for climate-sensitive items long-term, see our sister facility Five Star Self Storage in Lenoir — about 20 minutes north on US-321)
- Vehicle and motorcycle storage
Ready to rent?
Rent online in about five minutes — pick a size, sign electronically, pay, get your gate code immediately. Or call (828) 322-2323.
Cardinal State Storage Hickory — 1045 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 — Northwest Hickory, between McDonald's and Starbucks. Not sure what size? Storage Size Guide. Other questions? Storage FAQ.
