RV Storage in Montrose, CO: Trailers, ATVs and Hunting Season Rigs

L ooking for RV storage in Montrose, CO? For Montrose hunters the fall storage answer is: keep the ATV, trailer and camp gear in one drive-up unit near home, so you can load fast between seasons and clean out once the last tag is filled. Montrose Self Storage is locally owned with four Montrose locations: N 9th Street, West Main Street, Fruit Park Road and Spring Creek Road, each listing 24-hour access and drive-up units. Call (970) 249-5511, compare Montrose locations, or rent online.

Find the closest location. Call (970) 249-5511, compare Montrose locations, or rent online.

Why hunters need a staging spot

Montrose is a base for hunts across the Uncompahgre Plateau, Grand Mesa and San Juans. Between seasons, gear piles up: ATVs, trailers, wall tents, stoves, coolers and game bags. A garage full of camp gear is hard to work in, and trailers in the driveway can run into neighborhood rules.

A drive-up unit lets you back the trailer to the door, load or unload, and lock up.

What to store between seasons

Firearms and ammunition: follow facility rules and the law, and ask the office before storing. Never store meat or food in a unit.

Choosing a Montrose location

Size help: size guide. Our earlier RV storage guide covers larger rigs.

After the last hunt

Do one full clean out: wash and dry gear, inspect tents and tarps, restock first aid and note repairs for spring. Then decide whether you still need the same size unit through winter. Month-to-month rentals let you size down.

Montrose as a hunting base

Montrose sits between the Uncompahgre Plateau to the west, Grand Mesa to the north and the San Juan Mountains to the south. Many hunters run multiple trips each fall, coming back to town between trips to clean gear, restock and swap equipment. A unit close to home makes those turnarounds quicker.

Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for current season dates and rules. Storage planning works best when you know which weekends you will be loading and unloading.

Cleaning and drying between trips

Never store meat, food, bait or scent attractants in a unit. They attract pests and are generally against facility rules.

Which unit type fits hunting gear

A drive-up, ground floor unit works best for heavy items like ATVs, trailers, generators and wall tents. The N 9th Street location also lists climate control, which helps for items that do not handle cold well, like electronics, optics, batteries and some documents.

Measure the ATV or side-by-side with any racks and the trailer tongue, then compare to the size guide. Call (970) 249-5511 if you are not sure which location has the right unit available.

Winter after hunting season

Once seasons close, many hunters switch the unit to winter use: ski gear for trips toward Telluride, snowblower storage, or holiday overflow. Month-to-month rentals let you resize instead of paying for space you no longer use.

Before winter, stabilize fuel in ATVs and generators, disconnect batteries and keep them on a maintainer, and check that trailer tires are inflated so they do not flat-spot.

Telluride, Ouray and Ridgway commuters

Many Montrose residents work or play in Telluride, Ouray and Ridgway. Winter driving on Highway 550 and Highway 62 is easier without towing a trailer or carrying every piece of gear. A unit in Montrose holds the overflow so the vehicle carries only what the day needs.

The West Main and N 9th locations are central for in-town residents. Fruit Park Road and Spring Creek Road may suit owners on the edges of town. Check each location page for current options.

Generators and camp power

Run generators dry or stabilize fuel before storage, and store gas cans only according to facility rules. Disconnect solar battery banks and keep them charged at home if possible.

How to winterize an RV or camper before storage

"How to winterize an RV or camper" is one of the most searched storage questions each fall. Here is the short version for the Uncompahgre Valley. First, drain or blow out every water line and add non-toxic antifreeze where the manufacturer calls for it. Next, top off the fuel and add stabilizer, then run the engine so treated fuel reaches the system. Then charge the battery and disconnect it, or remove it and keep it on a maintainer at home.

Clean the interior and take out all food so rodents have nothing to find. Prop open fridges and cabinets to stop odors. Check roof seams, hatches and window seals, because snow and freeze cycles open small gaps. Cover or shade tires, chock the wheels, and write down anything that needs repair over the winter.

Always follow your owner manual. These steps are a planning checklist, not a replacement for a service shop.

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