Cardinal State Storage Hickory sits at 1045 2nd Ave NW — right in Northwest Hickory, between McDonald's and Starbucks, half a mile off US-Hwy 321. We're the locally owned drive-up self storage option for Northwest Hickory residents, with the kind of established-neighborhood storage needs that come with established homes: garage overflow, household transitions, downsizing, boats and RVs that need a secure off-site spot.
What Northwest Hickory typically stores with us
- Garage overflow. Tools, seasonal equipment, holiday decor, sports gear, kids' bikes — the stuff that ate the garage. A 10x10 unit handles a typical garage's worth of overflow. A 10x15 or 10x20 fits a serious workshop's tools or contractor equipment.
- Boats, RVs, jet skis, and trailers. Lake Hickory is right there. Our fully fenced outdoor parking accommodates RVs, boats, jet skis, motorcycles, and trailers with the same 6 AM to 10 PM gate access as our drive-up units.
- Household transitions. Estate downsizing, moving from a Northwest Hickory home to a smaller place, holding furniture during a renovation or while a property sells, helping a parent transition. Our 10x15, 10x20, and 10x30 sizes fit most multi-bedroom household contents.
- Contractor garage and flex space. Our larger units (10x30, 20x30) work as small commercial bays — useful for trades, landscapers, small businesses, and side projects that need a secure off-site space outside the home garage.
- Furniture and household pieces during a move. Standard drive-up units protect from rain and direct sun. For climate-sensitive items long-term (instruments, antiques, fine art, leather), we recommend our sister facility Five Star Self Storage in Lenoir — climate-controlled, about 20 minutes north on US-321, same locally-owned ownership.
Driving from Northwest Hickory
From most of Northwest Hickory (between Old Hickory Country Club, downtown, and the US-321 corridor), 2nd Ave NW is the connector. Most NW Hickory residents reach us in 3-7 minutes — closer than driving to the chain storage facilities scattered around the south and east sides of town. We're on the right side of 2nd Ave NW as you come from the north, between McDonald's and Starbucks.
Why locally owned matters here
Northwest Hickory residents have lived in the area for a while. So have we. Cardinal State Storage is locally owned and operated by Safe & Sound Properties, LLC — when you call (828) 322-2323, a local team member picks up. Pricing decisions, customer accommodations, and how we run the facility are made here, not by a national call center. No bait-and-switch pricing, no surprise mid-year rate hikes, no mystery fees.
What's available
- Drive-up access to every unit
- Standard sizes: 5x10, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x30, 20x30
- Some larger units have double-door (drive-through) access — useful for boats or oversized loads
- Outdoor parking pads for RVs, boats, trailers, and vehicles
- Gate access 6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week
- Fully fenced lot with security cameras and individual gate codes
- Month-to-month — no security deposit, no long-term contract, 30-day move-out notice
- Online rental with instant gate code (usually under 5 minutes)
- Disc lock required — pick one up at Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight, Walmart, or Tractor Supply ($15-$20)
Ready to rent?
Rent online in about five minutes — pick a size, sign electronically, pay, and get your gate code immediately. Or call (828) 322-2323 and a local team member will pick up.
Cardinal State Storage Hickory — 1045 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 — Northwest Hickory, between McDonald's and Starbucks, half a mile off US-321. Have questions first? Check our Storage FAQ or our Storage Size Guide for Hickory.
