A boat on its trailer takes up most of a driveway, and between lake days it often sits there for weeks. Boat trailer storage moves the whole rig, boat and trailer together, to a parking space close to the water. Alliance Storage, at 18104 Sylvester Ford Rd in Lago Vista next to Jonestown, rents open outdoor spaces for boats on trailers, minutes from Lake Travis. This guide covers the open space sizes and prices, how to measure a boat and trailer so it fits, and how access works for early launches and late returns.

Boat trailer storage spaces and prices

Alliance Storage has two open outdoor space sizes that suit a boat on a trailer. Standard monthly rates:

• Open RV, boat, and trailer storage, 12x40, mulch or grass surface: $65 per month
• Open RV and boat storage, 12x30, gravel surface: $75 per month

Spaces are reserved online with a $10 reservation deposit that is credited to the first invoice. Current availability for each size, including any waiting list, is on the rent storage page.

Alliance Storage also has covered, semi-enclosed boat and RV spaces. The guide to boat and RV storage near Lake Travis compares open and covered spaces side by side.

Which open space fits which boat

The two open sizes differ in length and surface:

• 12x40 on mulch or grass ($65): the longer space, for a boat and trailer combination up to about 40 feet from the tip of the trailer tongue to the back of the boat. Shorter rigs fit with room to spare.
• 12x30 on gravel ($75): the shorter space, on a firm gravel surface, for a boat and trailer up to about 30 feet overall.

Both spaces are 12 feet wide, which leaves room on each side of a standard boat trailer.

How to measure a boat and trailer

The number that matters is the total length of the rig as it will sit in the space, not the boat length on the registration. Before reserving:

• Measure from the tip of the trailer tongue to the furthest point at the back, including the outboard motor or lower unit, a swim platform, or a ladder.
• Add a few feet of margin. Spaces at Alliance Storage are back-in, and a little extra length makes backing in easier and leaves room to walk around the rig.
• Check the width at the widest point. On most rigs this is the trailer fenders or the boat's beam.

If the measurement comes in just under 30 feet, the 12x40 space is still worth a look, since it costs less per month and gives more room to maneuver.

Why owners near Lake Travis store the trailer off-site

For households in Lago Vista, Jonestown, and Point Venture, keeping the boat and trailer in a storage space a few minutes from home has a few practical benefits:

• The driveway and garage are free for vehicles and everyday use.
• The rig is already hitched and ready on the day of a lake trip. Pull up, hook up, and head to the ramp.
• It fits the off-season. Late fall is when many boats on Lake Travis sit for weeks at a time, and a dedicated space keeps the rig out of the way until the next trip.

For a boat that will sit for the whole off-season, the guide to winter boat storage near Lake Travis covers prep steps before parking it.

Access for early launches and late returns

Lake days do not keep office hours. Gate access at Alliance Storage is 24/7, every day, through a keypad gate, so a boat can be picked up before sunrise and dropped off after dark. The guide to 24-hour access storage in Lago Vista explains how the gate works.

• Gate access: 24/7, every day
• Office: Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, Saturday by appointment, closed Sunday
• Phone: answered 24/7 at (512) 267-1616

Security for boats stored outdoors

Open spaces sit inside the same property as the storage units. Alliance Storage has a keypad gate, perimeter fencing, full-site lighting, and digital video surveillance, with onsite personnel during office hours. Owners can add their own protection too, such as a trailer hitch lock and a fitted boat cover.

Boat storage near Lake Travis and Lago Vista

Alliance Storage is on Sylvester Ford Rd in Lago Vista, TX 78645, next to Jonestown and minutes from Lake Travis. For boat owners searching for boat storage near me on the north shore of the lake, it keeps the rig close to both home and the water.

How to reserve a boat trailer space

Open spaces can be reserved online at any time on the rent storage page, and rent can be paid online. For help matching a boat and trailer to a space, call (512) 267-1616 or send a message through the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

How much is boat trailer storage near Lake Travis?

At Alliance Storage in Lago Vista, an open 12x40 space on mulch or grass is $65 per month, and an open 12x30 space on gravel is $75 per month, at the standard rate.

Can I store my boat on its trailer?

Yes. The open spaces are made for boats, RVs, and trailers, so a boat stays on its trailer in the space. All spaces are back-in.

What size space do I need for a boat and trailer?

Measure from the tip of the trailer tongue to the back of the motor. A rig up to about 30 feet fits the 12x30 space, and a rig up to about 40 feet fits the 12x40 space. Leave a few feet of margin for backing in.

Can I get my boat out early in the morning?

Yes. Gate access is 24/7, every day, through a keypad gate. The office keeps separate hours, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.

Is there boat storage near me in Lago Vista?

Yes. Alliance Storage on Sylvester Ford Rd in Lago Vista has open boat and trailer spaces, plus covered semi-enclosed spaces, minutes from Lake Travis. Current availability is on the rent storage page.