Looking for RV, boat, or vehicle storage in Hickory, NC? Cardinal State Storage Hickory at 1045 2nd Ave NW offers fully fenced outdoor parking pads for RVs, boats, jet skis, motorcycles, trailers, and vehicles — with the same 6 AM to 10 PM gate access as our drive-up storage units. We're in Northwest Hickory, half a mile off US-Hwy 321 with quick US-Hwy 70 access — convenient for Lake Hickory trips and weekend getaways.
What we accommodate
- RVs and motorhomes. Class A, Class B, Class C, fifth wheels, and travel trailers.
- Boats and trailers. Lake Hickory is right here — many of our outdoor-parking customers store their lake boats and bass boats with us between weekends.
- Jet skis, personal watercraft, and small trailers.
- Motorcycles. Touring, cruisers, sport bikes, off-road — sized parking pads available.
- Cars, trucks, and other vehicles. Second vehicles, work trucks, classics, project cars, vehicles stored during snowbird season.
- Utility and equipment trailers. Construction, landscaping, and contractor trailers between job sites.
Why our facility works for vehicle storage
- Fully fenced. Perimeter fencing around the entire lot with controlled gate access.
- Security cameras and individual gate codes. Every entry and exit is logged to a unique code.
- 6 AM to 10 PM gate access, seven days a week. Pull your RV out for a weekend trip or drop the boat after a long Sunday on the lake — access is straightforward.
- Convenient to US-321 and US-70. Easy in and out for highway trips. Less than half a mile off 321; US-70 a quick connection.
- Northwest Hickory location. Closer to Lake Hickory, Hickory Regional Airport area, and the western Catawba County corridor than the chain facilities scattered around south Hickory.
- Drive-up access. Pads are pull-in / pull-out friendly — no tight maneuvers around small storage corridors.
- Month-to-month rental. Pay for the months you actually use. Off-season storage during winter or summer? Pay for those months only.
Common Hickory-area RV / boat storage scenarios
- Lake Hickory boats stored between weekends
- RV and travel trailer storage between trips — keep the driveway clear and the HOA happy
- Snowbird vehicle storage during winter trips south
- Second vehicles and project cars that don't fit in the home garage
- Contractor and landscaping trailers between job sites
- Motorcycle storage during winter or extended travel
- Boat storage during winter (December-March), before fishing season
What it costs / how to rent
Outdoor parking pad pricing varies by length needed. Common sizes accommodate everything from small jet ski trailers up through Class A motorhomes and large travel trailers. Check current availability and rent online — takes about five minutes, gate code is instant. Or call (828) 322-2323 to talk through sizing for an unusual vehicle.
Looking for indoor RV storage?
Our sister facility Cardinal State Storage Lenoir 321 has 14x50 indoor RV units — a much harder size to find in the region. About 25 minutes north on US-321, same locally-owned ownership. The right call for higher-end RVs and boats you want fully protected from sun, weather, and tree debris year-round.
Ready to rent?
Cardinal State Storage Hickory — 1045 2nd Ave NW, Hickory, NC 28601 — between McDonald's and Starbucks, half a mile off US-321. Rent online, or call (828) 322-2323. Questions? Storage FAQ.
