Boating season on Lake Travis winds down through October and November, and the question for every boat owner in Lago Vista, Jonestown, and the surrounding Hill Country is the same: where does the boat go until spring? Alliance Storage at 18104 Sylvester Ford Rd in Lago Vista, TX offers covered and open boat storage minutes from the lake, with 24/7 gate access so the boat is reachable on any warm weekend between now and April. This post covers how to get a boat ready for storage after the season, what covered boat storage near Lake Travis costs, and how to pick the right space.

Boat Storage Near Lake Travis: What Alliance Storage Offers

Alliance Storage has two kinds of boat storage on the property, both back-in spaces sized for a boat on its trailer.

• Covered RV/Boat space, 12x31, 12 ft clearance: $175 per month. Semi-enclosed with a roof overhead, and some spaces have electric.
• Covered RV parking, 15x51, 15 ft clearance: $205 per month. Semi-enclosed, built for taller rigs and longer boat-and-trailer combinations, and some spaces have 110V power.
• Open boat and RV spaces on mulch or grass: uncovered outdoor parking for boats, trailers, jet skis, and campers. Call (512) 267-1616 for current rates on open spaces.

Every space is rented month to month, and reservations are made online on the Alliance Storage rental page. For a side-by-side look at the two options, the earlier post on open versus covered boat and RV storage near Lake Travis walks through the differences in detail.

How to Store a Boat for Winter Near Lake Travis

Central Texas winters are mild compared to most of the country, but a boat that sits untouched from November to March still needs some preparation. A few hours of work in the fall saves a frustrating first trip to the ramp in the spring.

• Clean the hull and deck before parking. Lake water, algae, and sunscreen residue get harder to remove the longer they sit. Rinse the trailer too, especially the brakes and bearings.
• Top off the fuel tank and add stabilizer. A full tank limits condensation inside the tank, and stabilizer keeps the fuel from breaking down over the off-season. Run the engine long enough to pull treated fuel through the lines.
• Change the oil and check fluids. Used oil holds moisture and acids. Fresh oil before storage protects the engine better than fresh oil after.
• Disconnect or remove the battery. A battery left connected for months will drain. If the space has electric, a trickle charger keeps it ready. Otherwise, pull the battery and keep it charged at home.
• Pull the drain plug and open compartments. Any water left in the bilge or in storage lockers invites mildew. Prop hatches and seats so air can move.
• Cover the boat even in a covered space. A roof keeps sun and rain off, but a fitted cover keeps dust, leaves, and critters out of the cockpit.
• Take the trailer off the tires. If the boat will sit for several months, jack stands or tire covers keep the tires from flat-spotting and sun-checking.

Is Covered Boat Storage Worth It Near Lake Travis?

For most boats, yes, and the reason is sun more than cold. Lago Vista gets a lot of clear days, and ultraviolet exposure is what fades gelcoat, cracks vinyl seats, and dries out rubber seals. A covered space at Alliance Storage puts a roof between the boat and the sky for the entire off-season. Rain and the occasional hail event stay off the deck, and the cover on the boat lasts longer because it is not doing all the work.

The price gap is modest for what it protects. A covered 12x31 space is $175 per month. Compared to the cost of reupholstering a bench seat or buffing out oxidized gelcoat, a winter under a roof is inexpensive. Open spaces still make sense for owners with a tight budget, an older boat, or a jet ski and small trailer that are easy to cover fully.

Which Space Fits Your Boat

Measure the boat on its trailer from the tip of the tongue to the end of the motor or swim platform, then measure the highest point, which is usually a tower, bimini, or windshield.

• Under 31 ft long and under 12 ft tall on the trailer: the 12x31 covered space at $175 per month fits most ski boats, bass boats, bowriders, and pontoons.
• Longer or taller than that: the 15x51 covered space at $205 per month handles wake boats with towers, larger pontoons, and boats stored alongside a small trailer or camper.
• Boats that need a charger over the winter: ask for one of the covered spaces with electric or 110V power when reserving. Not every space has it, so confirm availability by phone.
• Jet skis, utility trailers, and small fishing boats: the open mulch and grass spaces are the practical choice.

If the boat is stored next to an RV or travel trailer, the post on covered RV parking in Lago Vista covers the same spaces from the RV side, including what the 110V hookups do for a camper.

Access and Security at Alliance Storage

Off-season storage near Lake Travis only works if the boat is easy to get to when a warm January weekend shows up. Alliance Storage has 24/7 keypad gate access every day of the year, so the boat can go out early on a Saturday and come back after dark on Sunday. The office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday by appointment, and closed Sunday.

The property has digital video surveillance, a keypad gate, perimeter fencing, and full-site lighting, with onsite personnel during office hours. The facility sits on Sylvester Ford Rd in Lago Vista, next to Jonestown and a short drive from the Lake Travis boat ramps, so the trip from the water to the storage space is minutes, not an hour of trailering down the highway.

How to Reserve a Boat Storage Space

Spaces can be reserved online in a few minutes on the rental page, with a $10 reservation deposit that is credited to the first invoice. Owners who want to see the covered spaces first, or who need one with power, can call (512) 267-1616, which is answered 24/7, or send a note through the contact page. Covered spaces fill as the season ends, so the best time to lock one in is before the boat comes off the water for the last time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does covered boat storage cost near Lake Travis?
At Alliance Storage in Lago Vista, a covered 12x31 space with 12 ft of clearance is $175 per month, and a covered 15x51 space with 15 ft of clearance is $205 per month. Both are semi-enclosed and rented month to month.

How do I store a boat for winter near Lake Travis?
Clean the hull, fill the tank and add stabilizer, change the oil, disconnect the battery, pull the drain plug, and put a fitted cover on the boat. Then park it in a covered space so sun and rain stay off it until spring.

Does Alliance Storage have boat storage with electricity?
Some of the covered spaces have electric, and some of the larger 15x51 covered spaces have 110V power. Power is not in every space, so ask about availability when reserving.

Can I get to my boat in the off-season?
Yes. Gate access at Alliance Storage is 24/7, every day. The office keeps regular hours Monday through Friday, but the keypad gate works around the clock.

Is boat trailer storage available if I only need a spot for the trailer?
Yes. The open mulch and grass spaces work for trailers, jet skis, and small boats. Call (512) 267-1616 for current rates on open spaces.

Where is Alliance Storage?
Alliance Storage is at 18104 Sylvester Ford Rd, Lago Vista, TX 78645, next to Jonestown in the Texas Hill Country and minutes from Lake Travis.