An RV in Indiana is winterized for about 3 months a year at Indianapolis, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 21 at Fort Wayne (NOAA 1991-2020). 68 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Indiana, 34 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Indianapolis high / low | RV | Fort Wayne snow | Fort Wayne high / low | RV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36° / 21° | winterized | 10.8 in | 33° / 18° | winterized |
| Feb | 41° / 24° | winterized | 7.8 in | 37° / 21° | winterized |
| Mar | 52° / 33° | shoulder trips | 4.6 in | 48° / 29° | shoulder trips |
| Apr | 64° / 43° | camping | 0.8 in | 61° / 39° | shoulder trips |
| May | 73° / 54° | camping | 0.0 in | 72° / 50° | camping |
| Jun | 82° / 63° | camping | 0.0 in | 81° / 60° | camping |
| Jul | 85° / 66° | camping | 0.0 in | 84° / 64° | camping |
| Aug | 84° / 65° | camping | 0.0 in | 82° / 61° | camping |
| Sep | 78° / 57° | camping | 0.0 in | 76° / 53° | camping |
| Oct | 66° / 46° | camping | 0.1 in | 64° / 43° | camping |
| Nov | 52° / 35° | shoulder trips | 1.9 in | 49° / 33° | shoulder trips |
| Dec | 40° / 26° | winterized | 7.6 in | 38° / 24° | 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 Indianapolis has 7 months camping (April to October), 2 of shoulder trips and 3 winterized. By that rule an RV at Fort Wayne has 6 months camping (May to October), 3 of shoulder trips and 3 winterized.
Indiana is hard-freeze country: Fort Wayne logs about 123.6 nights at or below 32°F and 39.7 days that never thaw, enough to freeze any water left in the water lines, pump, water heater and toilet valve.
68 live listings in 36 cities; by listed type: 34 indoor, 1 covered and 46 outdoor (types overlap). No Indiana RV & motorhome storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Store Today | Georgetown | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Raintree Secure Storage | Marion | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Fast Lane Storage | Topeka | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Access Self Storage | Indianapolis | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Schererville Outdoor | Schererville | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Storage Solutions Unlimited | Jeffersonville | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc | Mooresville | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Woodburn Storage | Woodburn | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Secure Hold Storage | Auburn | indoor, outdoor | ||
| The RV Lifestyle - Resorts. Rentals. Service. Sales | Greenfield | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc | Indianapolis | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Regional Boat & RV Storage | Munster | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Auburn Self Storage | Auburn | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Superior Self Storage By Graber | Fort Wayne | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Pro Self Storage | Hammond | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Whitehouse Self Storage | Plainfield | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Avon Boat & Recreational Vehicle Storage | Avon | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Hometown Storage | Leesburg | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Access Self Storage | Beech Grove | indoor, outdoor | ||
| Jeffersonville & Clarksville Self Storage | Jeffersonville | indoor, outdoor |
| City | RV & Motorhome Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indianapolis | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Auburn | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Fort Wayne | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Greenfield | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jeffersonville | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Munster | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Shipshewana | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Avon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Batesville | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is October 26 at Indianapolis and October 21 at Fort Wayne; winterize by October 7, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our RV rule Indianapolis stays camping through October and Fort Wayne through October, then 2 months of shoulder trips follow at Indianapolis. 34 Indiana listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
3 at Indianapolis (November to March) and 3 at Fort Wayne (November to April), plus 2 and 3 months of shoulder trips. Those winterized months hold 26.2 of the 33.6 inches of snow Fort Wayne averages a year (78%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Indianapolis an RV is camping from April to October (7 months), against 6 at Fort Wayne.
Of 68 live Indiana listings, 34 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 46 outdoor and 1 covered. By city: Elkhart (16 listed, 0 indoor), Indianapolis (12 listed, 6 indoor), Auburn (2 listed, 2 indoor) and Fort Wayne (2 listed, 2 indoor). Most indoor listings: Indianapolis (6), Auburn (2) and Fort Wayne (2). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 36 cities in all.
At Fort Wayne, 4 months average a low at or below 32°F: 3 winterized and 1 shoulder trips or camping by our RV rule. Fort Wayne logs 123.6 nights at or below 32°F and 6.2 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 18.4°F and is winterized for an RV. Drain or re-protect the RV after any outing in those 1 month.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is April 15 at Indianapolis and April 24 at Fort Wayne; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around April 4 and April 12. Our rule makes April the first month camping at Indianapolis and May at Fort Wayne. That month Indianapolis averages a 43.3°F low and a 63.9°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
Indiana RV & motorhome storage listings span 36 cities, led by Elkhart (16 listed), Indianapolis (12 listed), Auburn (2 listed), Fort Wayne (2 listed) and Greenfield (2 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Indianapolis (6 outdoor) and Auburn (2 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 46 list outdoor, 1 covered and 34 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 21.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00093819, USW00014827); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).