Indoor RV storage or outdoor: what's the difference?
Indoor RV storage at RV Storage Depot is valet: our team parks your RV or boat inside, out of the sun and weather, while outdoor storage comes as valet or self parking. Height decides whether indoor works: RV Storage Depot – Norwalk and RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs have a 14′ door, so your vehicle must be 13′ or lower, and RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park has no indoor height limit.
How they compare
| Indoor valet | Outdoor valet | Outdoor self parking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who parks it | Our team | Our team | You |
| Weather | Inside, out of the sun and weather | Outdoors | Outdoors |
| Height | RV Storage Depot – Norwalk and RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs: 14′ door; your vehicle must be 13′ or lower. RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park: no indoor height limit. | No door. Tall rig? Call to confirm. | No door. Tall rig? Call to confirm. |
| Where it's offered | RV Storage Depot – Norwalk, RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park, RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs | RV Storage Depot – Norwalk, RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs | RV Storage Depot – Great Park, RV Storage Depot – Norwalk, RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs |
Storage types as listed at each location on 2026-10-21.
Indoor valet
Out of the sun and weather entirely. Indoor RV and boat storage is valet wherever we offer it, so our team parks yours and brings it out when you call ahead.
The limit is height, and it depends on the location. At RV Storage Depot – Norwalk and RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs, it's a 14′ door; your vehicle must be 13′ or lower. RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park has no indoor height limit.
Measure an RV from the ground to its highest point, such as the roof AC or an antenna. Measure a boat on its trailer to the highest point. Over 13′ with a tower that folds? Measure it folded. Measure it the way we do walks through it.
Outdoor self parking
You get a marked, secured space and keep your own schedule. You drive or tow it in and park it in the space yourself. Use a fitted cover; UV fades gelcoat, cracks vinyl, and cooks tires on an RV or boat that sits for months.
Outdoor valet
Also outdoors, but our team parks and retrieves it. Call ahead and it’s pulled to the staging area, ready during business hours. The easy choice for long trailers and anyone who would rather not back in every trip.
Neither outdoor option has a door. Tall rig? Call to confirm.
Where each is offered
- RV Storage Depot – Great Park, Irvine, CA: outdoor self parking only.
- RV Storage Depot – Norwalk, Norwalk, CA: indoor valet, outdoor valet and outdoor self parking.
- RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park, McClellan Park, CA: indoor valet only.
- RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs, Altamonte Springs, FL: indoor valet, outdoor valet and outdoor self parking.
Which one we'd pick
Start with height. If your rig or boat is over 13′ and you want it indoors, pick RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park, where indoor storage has no height limit. At 13′ or lower, height won't rule out any of the three locations with indoor valet.
Then think about the sun and how often you go out. A rig that sits for months between trips is the one we'd put indoors, because sun is hard on anything parked outside that long. If you'd rather keep it outdoors, pick valet if backing a long trailer in every trip gets old, and self parking if you like to come and go on your own.
Reserve a space
Reserve online from the location's page, linked above. Not sure your rig clears? Call the office before you book.
FAQ
Is there a height limit for indoor RV storage?
It depends on the location. At RV Storage Depot – Norwalk and RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs, it's a 14′ door; your vehicle must be 13′ or lower. RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park has no indoor height limit. RV Storage Depot – Great Park offers outdoor self parking only.
Which RV Storage Depot locations have indoor RV storage?
RV Storage Depot – Norwalk and RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park in California, and RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs in Florida. Indoor RV storage is valet at each of them. RV Storage Depot – Great Park in Irvine offers outdoor self parking only.
Can I park my RV indoors myself?
Indoor RV and boat storage at RV Storage Depot is valet, so our team parks yours and brings it out when you call ahead. If you'd rather park it yourself, that's outdoor self parking, at RV Storage Depot – Great Park, RV Storage Depot – Norwalk and RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs.
My RV or boat is taller than 13 feet. Can I store it indoors?
Yes, at RV Storage Depot – McClellan Park, where indoor storage has no height limit. At RV Storage Depot – Norwalk and RV Storage Depot – Altamonte Springs, it's a 14′ door; your vehicle must be 13′ or lower. If it's a boat with a tower that folds, measure it folded.
How do I measure my RV's height for storage?
Measure from the ground to the highest point, such as the roof AC or an antenna. Measure a boat as it sits on its trailer, to its highest point. Over 13′ with a tower that folds? Measure it folded. Outdoor spaces have no door, but if your rig is tall, call to confirm before you reserve.
Storage types: RV Storage Depot, as of 2026-10-21. Indoor door heights: RV Storage Depot, as of 2026-10-19. Fit rules: RV Storage Depot sizing method. Last updated 2026-10-21.