RV Winterization and Winter Storage in Washington

An RV in Washington is winterized for about 3 months a year at Spokane, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 12 at Spokane (NOAA 1991-2020). 64 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Washington, 11 with indoor or climate-controlled space.

October 12median first freeze, Spokane
3 mowinterized at Spokane
24.7°FSpokane January low
64Washington RV & motorhome storage listings
Aprilfirst month camping, Seattle

The RV year in Washington, month by month

MonthSeattle high / lowRVSpokane snowSpokane high / lowRV
Jan48° / 38°shoulder trips12.3 in35° / 25°winterized
Feb50° / 38°shoulder trips7.8 in40° / 26°winterized
Mar54° / 40°shoulder trips3.9 in49° / 32°shoulder trips
Apr59° / 43°camping0.7 in57° / 37°shoulder trips
May66° / 49°camping0.1 in67° / 45°camping
Jun71° / 53°camping0.0 in74° / 51°camping
Jul77° / 57°camping0.0 in84° / 58°camping
Aug78° / 57°camping0.0 in84° / 57°camping
Sep72° / 54°camping0.1 in74° / 49°camping
Oct61° / 47°camping0.5 in58° / 38°shoulder trips
Nov52° / 41°camping6.2 in42° / 30°shoulder trips
Dec47° / 37°shoulder trips13.8 in34° / 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 Seattle has 8 months camping (April to November) and 4 of shoulder trips. By that rule an RV at Spokane has 5 months camping (May to September), 4 of shoulder trips and 3 winterized.

Washington freeze risk for RVs

Washington is hard-freeze country: Spokane logs about 132.0 nights at or below 32°F and 33.7 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 Washington 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 5.

Washington RV & motorhome storage for the winter (64 listed)

64 live listings in 43 cities; by listed type: 11 indoor, 11 covered and 57 outdoor (types overlap). No Washington RV & motorhome storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.

FacilityCityListed storageListed amenitiesAlso listed for
River Valley RV-Boat StorageSpokane Valleyindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Extra Space Storage - Spokane ValleySpokane Valleyindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Clickit RV & Self StorageSpokaneindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
All Season's StorageSpokaneindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryTrailer
Seahawk State StorageOtis Orchardsindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
RV Storage VancouverRidgefieldindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Summit Heated Self StorageTacomaindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Issaquah Village RV ParkIssaquahoutdoor
Conestoga Quarters RV ParkPort Angelesoutdoor
Lighthouse by the Bay RV ResortBirch Bayoutdoor
Peaceful Pines CampgroundCheneyoutdoor
Liberty Lake RV CampgroundLiberty Lakeoutdoor
Hoquiam River RV ParkHoquiamoutdoor
Tall Chief CampgroundFall Cityoutdoor
Lake Sawyer ResortBlack Diamondoutdoor
East Vancouver RV and Boat StorageVancouveroutdoorBoat
Echos of the SeaCopalisoutdoor
Copalis Beach ResortCopalisoutdoor
Elma RV ParkElmaoutdoor
Ocean City RV ResortOcean Cityoutdoor

Listed storage types by Washington city

CityRV & Motorhome Storage listingsIndoorClimate-controlledOutdoor
Seattle7000
Spokane5505
Copalis3003
Ocean City3003
Spokane Valley3303
Vancouver3003
Birch Bay2002
Chehalis2002
Republic2002
Anacortes1001

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

Washington RV winterization questions

When should I winterize an RV in Washington?

NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is November 23 at Seattle and October 12 at Spokane; winterize by September 28, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our RV rule Seattle stays camping through November and Spokane through September, then 4 months of shoulder trips follow at Seattle. 11 Washington listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.

How many months is an RV winterized in Washington?

None at Seattle and 3 at Spokane (October to April), plus 4 and 4 months of shoulder trips. Those winterized months hold 33.9 of the 45.4 inches of snow Spokane averages a year (75%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Seattle an RV is camping from April to November (8 months), against 5 at Spokane.

Where are indoor RV & motorhome storage options in Washington?

Of 64 live Washington listings, 11 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 57 outdoor and 11 covered. By city: Seattle (7 listed, 0 indoor), Spokane (5 listed, 5 indoor), Copalis (3 listed, 0 indoor) and Ocean City (3 listed, 0 indoor). Most indoor listings: Spokane (5) and Spokane Valley (3). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 43 cities in all.

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

At Spokane, 5 months average a low at or below 32°F: 3 winterized and 2 shoulder trips or camping by our RV rule. Spokane logs 132.0 nights at or below 32°F and 2.2 at or below 0°F a year; December, the coldest month, averages 24.3°F and is winterized for an RV. Drain or re-protect the RV after any outing in those 2 months.

When can an RV come out of storage in Washington?

After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is March 2 at Seattle and April 26 at Spokane; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around February 4 and April 6. Our rule makes April the first month camping at Seattle and May at Spokane. That month Seattle averages a 43.3°F low and a 59.3°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.

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

Washington RV & motorhome storage listings span 43 cities, led by Seattle (7 listed), Spokane (5 listed), Copalis (3 listed), Ocean City (3 listed) and Spokane Valley (3 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Spokane (5 outdoor) and Copalis (3 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 57 list outdoor, 11 covered and 11 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 12.

More Washington and RV storage pages

Sources

NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00024233, USW00024157); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).

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