RV Winterization and Winter Storage in Colorado

An RV in Colorado is winterized for about 5 months a year at Denver, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 9 at Denver (NOAA 1991-2020). 136 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Colorado, 49 with indoor or climate-controlled space.

October 9median first freeze, Denver
5 mowinterized at Denver
17.3°FGrand Junction January low
136Colorado RV & motorhome storage listings
Mayfirst month camping, Denver

The RV year in Colorado, month by month

MonthDenver high / lowRVGrand Junction snowGrand Junction high / lowRV
Jan45° / 19°winterized4.5 in38° / 17°winterized
Feb46° / 20°winterized2.9 in46° / 24°winterized
Mar56° / 28°winterized1.8 in58° / 32°shoulder trips
Apr62° / 34°shoulder trips0.9 in66° / 38°shoulder trips
May71° / 44°camping0.1 in77° / 47°camping
Jun83° / 53°camping0.0 in89° / 57°camping
Jul90° / 60°camping0.0 in95° / 64°camping
Aug88° / 58°camping0.0 in91° / 62°camping
Sep80° / 50°camping0.0 in82° / 53°camping
Oct65° / 37°shoulder trips0.4 in67° / 40°shoulder trips
Nov53° / 26°winterized1.9 in52° / 28°winterized
Dec44° / 18°winterized5.2 in39° / 18°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 Denver has 5 months camping (May to September), 2 of shoulder trips and 5 winterized. By that rule an RV at Grand Junction has 5 months camping (May to September), 3 of shoulder trips and 4 winterized.

Colorado freeze risk for RVs

Colorado is hard-freeze country: Grand Junction logs about 137.2 nights at or below 32°F and 18.1 days that never thaw, enough to freeze any water left in the water lines, pump, water heater and toilet valve.

Winterizing an RV before the Colorado freeze

  1. Drain fresh, gray and black tanks, the low-point drains and the water heater.
  2. Bypass the heater and pump RV antifreeze to every faucet until it runs pink.
  3. Empty the fridge, prop doors open and remove anything rodents eat.
  4. Reseal roof and window caulk before water can freeze in the gaps.
  5. Disconnect batteries, cover tires and stabilize the chassis fuel.
  6. Book move-in before October 2.

Colorado RV & motorhome storage for the winter (136 listed)

136 live listings in 38 cities; by listed type: 49 indoor, 4 covered and 125 outdoor (types overlap). No Colorado RV & motorhome storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.

FacilityCityListed storageListed amenitiesAlso listed for
Storage UnlimitedDenverindoor, outdoor
Flying Saucer RV ParkEnglewoodindoor, outdoor
Front Range RV StorageBennettindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Mike's 56th Av RV StorageArvadaindoor, outdoor
Metro RV StorageArvadaindoor, outdoor
American Mini StorageColorado Springsindoor, outdoorCar, Motorcycle
Platte Indoor Mega StorageColorado Springsindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Englewood RV Storage IncEnglewoodindoor, outdoor
Mile High Mobile StorageDenverindoor, outdoor
Denver RV Self StorageLittletonindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
BV OverlookBuena Vistaoutdoor
Pepper Pod CampgroundHudsonoutdoor
Monarch Spur RV Park & CampgroundSalidaoutdoor
Highlander RV CampgroundLake Cityoutdoor
Flying Saucer RV ParkSheridanoutdoor
Gunnison Lakeside RV Park & CabinsGunnisonoutdoor
Pagosa Pines RV ParkPagosa Springsoutdoor
Wellington Toy StorageWellingtonoutdoorCar, Boat, Motorcycle
UFO WatchtowerHooperoutdoor
WikiupHendersonoutdoor

Listed storage types by Colorado city

CityRV & Motorhome Storage listingsIndoorClimate-controlledOutdoor
Colorado Springs3219030
Aurora2417024
Denver15609
Grand Junction9009
Fort Collins5005
Loveland4004
Arvada3203
Castle Rock3003
Englewood3303
Florissant3000

Colorado cities by listed RV & motorhome storage (with indoor count)

Colorado RV winterization questions

When should I winterize an RV in Colorado?

NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is October 9 at Denver and October 16 at Grand Junction; winterize by September 25, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our RV rule Denver stays camping through September and Grand Junction through September, then 2 months of shoulder trips follow at Denver. 49 Colorado listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.

How many months is an RV winterized in Colorado?

5 at Denver (October to April) and 4 at Grand Junction (October to April), plus 2 and 3 months of shoulder trips. Those winterized months hold 14.5 of the 17.7 inches of snow Grand Junction averages a year (82%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Denver an RV is camping from May to September (5 months), against 5 at Grand Junction.

Where are indoor RV & motorhome storage options in Colorado?

Of 136 live Colorado listings, 49 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 125 outdoor and 4 covered. By city: Colorado Springs (32 listed, 19 indoor), Aurora (24 listed, 17 indoor), Denver (15 listed, 6 indoor) and Grand Junction (9 listed, 0 indoor). Most indoor listings: Colorado Springs (19), Aurora (17) and Denver (6). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 38 cities in all.

How much freezing weather does a stored RV face in Colorado?

At Grand Junction, 5 months average a low at or below 32°F: 4 winterized and 1 shoulder trips or camping by our RV rule. Grand Junction logs 137.2 nights at or below 32°F and 3.5 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 17.3°F and is winterized for an RV. Drain or re-protect the RV after any outing in those 1 month.

When can an RV come out of storage in Colorado?

After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is May 5 at Denver and April 28 at Grand Junction; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around April 25 and April 13. Our rule makes May the first month camping at Denver and May at Grand Junction. That month Denver averages a 43.6°F low and a 71.2°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.

Which Colorado cities have the most RV & motorhome storage for the winter?

Colorado RV & motorhome storage listings span 38 cities, led by Colorado Springs (32 listed), Aurora (24 listed), Denver (15 listed), Grand Junction (9 listed) and Fort Collins (5 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Colorado Springs (30 outdoor) and Aurora (24 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 125 list outdoor, 4 covered and 49 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 9.

More Colorado and RV storage pages

Sources

NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00003017, USW00023066); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).

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