An RV in Alaska is winterized for about 7 months a year at Fairbanks, and the median first 32°F night arrives September 13 at Fairbanks (NOAA 1991-2020). 41 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Alaska, 35 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Anchorage high / low | RV | Anchorage snow | Fairbanks high / low | RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 11° | winterized | 12.4 in | 1° / -17° | winterized |
| Feb | 27° / 15° | winterized | 13.4 in | 12° / -11° | winterized |
| Mar | 33° / 19° | winterized | 11.0 in | 25° / -3° | winterized |
| Apr | 45° / 30° | shoulder trips | 4.0 in | 46° / 22° | winterized |
| May | 56° / 40° | camping | 0.3 in | 62° / 39° | shoulder trips |
| Jun | 63° / 48° | camping | 0.0 in | 72° / 50° | camping |
| Jul | 66° / 53° | camping | 0.0 in | 73° / 53° | camping |
| Aug | 64° / 51° | camping | 0.0 in | 66° / 48° | camping |
| Sep | 56° / 43° | camping | 0.4 in | 55° / 36° | shoulder trips |
| Oct | 42° / 31° | shoulder trips | 5.6 in | 34° / 18° | winterized |
| Nov | 29° / 18° | winterized | 12.6 in | 12° / -4° | winterized |
| Dec | 25° / 14° | winterized | 18.2 in | 4° / -13° | winterized |
RV column rule: camping at a 40°F low or warmer with highs under 95°F; shoulder trips above a 28°F low; winterized below.
By that rule an RV at Anchorage has 5 months camping (May to September), 2 of shoulder trips and 5 winterized. By that rule an RV at Fairbanks has 3 months camping (June to August), 2 of shoulder trips and 7 winterized.
Alaska is severe-freeze country for an RV: Fairbanks averages -17.2°F on January nights and about 113.8 nights a year at or below 0°F, so full winterization is mandatory and heated space is worth pricing.
41 live listings in 4 cities; by listed type: 35 indoor, 6 covered and 35 outdoor (types overlap). No Alaska RV & motorhome storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | Car, Motorcycle | |
| Big Lake Storage - McGhan's | Wasilla | indoor, outdoor | ||
| American Mini Storage | Palmer | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Store & Sell | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Eagle River RV & Boat Storage | Eagle River | indoor, outdoor, covered | Trailer | |
| American Mini Storage | Palmer | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Trailer |
| The Storage Bin | Eagle River | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Big Boys Toys Storage Sales | Wasilla | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Hide-Away Self Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | Car, Motorcycle | |
| Eagle River RV & Boat Storage | Eagle River | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Door To Door Moving & Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | Car, Motorcycle | |
| Public Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | Car, Motorcycle | |
| Eagle River Self Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Big Boys Toys Storage | Wasilla | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Tudor Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | ||
| U-Haul Moving & Storage of Anchorage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | Car, Motorcycle | |
| Eagle Eye Secure Storage - Palmer | Palmer | indoor, outdoor, covered | Trailer | |
| Stonegate Storage | Anchorage | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Aurora Self Storage | Wasilla | indoor, outdoor | ||
| The Storage Bin | Eagle River | indoor, outdoor, covered | Trailer |
| City | RV & Motorhome Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 29 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Wasilla | 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Eagle River | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Palmer | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is October 1 at Anchorage and September 13 at Fairbanks; winterize by August 30, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our RV rule Anchorage stays camping through September and Fairbanks through August, then 2 months of shoulder trips follow at Anchorage. 35 Alaska listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
5 at Anchorage (October to April) and 7 at Fairbanks (September to May), plus 2 and 2 months of shoulder trips. Those winterized months hold 67.6 of the 77.9 inches of snow Anchorage averages a year (87%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Anchorage an RV is camping from May to September (5 months), against 3 at Fairbanks.
Of 41 live Alaska listings, 35 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 35 outdoor and 6 covered. By city: Anchorage (29 listed, 23 indoor), Wasilla (5 listed, 5 indoor), Eagle River (4 listed, 4 indoor) and Palmer (3 listed, 3 indoor). Most indoor listings: Anchorage (23), Wasilla (5) and Eagle River (4). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 4 cities in all.
At Fairbanks, 7 months average a low at or below 32°F, all of them winterized months by our RV rule. Fairbanks logs 221.7 nights at or below 32°F and 113.8 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages -17.2°F and is winterized for an RV.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is May 5 at Anchorage and May 13 at Fairbanks; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around April 22 and May 4. Our rule makes May the first month camping at Anchorage and June at Fairbanks. That month Anchorage averages a 40.0°F low and a 56.3°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
Alaska RV & motorhome storage listings span 4 cities, led by Anchorage (29 listed), Wasilla (5 listed), Eagle River (4 listed) and Palmer (3 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Anchorage (23 outdoor) and Wasilla (5 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 35 list outdoor, 6 covered and 35 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before September 13.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00026451, USW00026411); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).