RV Winterization and Winter Storage in Wisconsin

An RV in Wisconsin is winterized for about 4 months a year at Green Bay, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 9 at Green Bay (NOAA 1991-2020). 63 RV & motorhome storage facilities are listed in Wisconsin, 35 with indoor or climate-controlled space.

October 9median first freeze, Green Bay
4 mowinterized at Green Bay
11.1°FGreen Bay January low
63Wisconsin RV & motorhome storage listings
Mayfirst month camping, Milwaukee

The RV year in Wisconsin, month by month

MonthMilwaukee high / lowRVGreen Bay snowGreen Bay high / lowRV
Jan31° / 17°winterized14.3 in26° / 11°winterized
Feb34° / 20°winterized12.0 in29° / 13°winterized
Mar44° / 29°shoulder trips8.1 in40° / 24°winterized
Apr55° / 38°shoulder trips4.7 in54° / 35°shoulder trips
May67° / 48°camping0.0 in67° / 46°camping
Jun77° / 58°camping0.0 in77° / 56°camping
Jul82° / 65°camping0.0 in81° / 60°camping
Aug80° / 64°camping0.0 in79° / 58°camping
Sep74° / 56°camping0.0 in72° / 50°camping
Oct61° / 45°camping0.3 in58° / 40°shoulder trips
Nov48° / 33°shoulder trips3.1 in44° / 29°shoulder trips
Dec36° / 23°winterized13.1 in31° / 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 Milwaukee has 6 months camping (May to October), 3 of shoulder trips and 3 winterized. By that rule an RV at Green Bay has 5 months camping (May to September), 3 of shoulder trips and 4 winterized.

Wisconsin freeze risk for RVs

Wisconsin is hard-freeze country: Green Bay logs about 152.3 nights at or below 32°F and 66.3 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 Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin RV & motorhome storage for the winter (63 listed)

63 live listings in 43 cities; by listed type: 35 indoor, 5 covered and 58 outdoor (types overlap). No Wisconsin RV & motorhome storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.

FacilityCityListed storageListed amenitiesAlso listed for
Lone Silo Premium RV StorageWaukeshaindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Brookfield Self StorageBrookfieldindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Brothers Self StorageOconomowocindoor, outdoor
Bulldog Mini StoragePardeevilleindoor, outdoor
Stor-It Right HartlandHartlandindoor, outdoor
Waukesha StorageMilwaukeeindoor, outdoor
Barth Storage - KenoshaKenoshaindoor, outdoor, coveredsecurity cameras, gated entryTrailer
Interstate StoragePoynetteindoor, outdoor
Supreme Marine & RVPewaukeeindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Summit Self Storage LLCJanesvilleindoor, outdoor
Jv StorageSturtevantindoor, outdoor
AA Advantage Self StorageIxoniaindoor, outdoor
Mad City Marine/Rv Sales & StorageArlingtonindoor, outdoor
Super StorageOconomowocindoor, outdoor
Blackhawk Mini StorageMadisonindoor, outdoor
Jerry's Camping CenterMadisonindoor, outdoor
Extra Space Storage - BrookfieldBrookfieldindoor, outdoor, coveredTrailer
Bob Kimball PropertiesJanesvilleindoor, outdoor
Stor-A-Lot LLCMiltonindoor, outdoor
: First Choice StorageSun Prairieindoor, outdoor

Listed storage types by Wisconsin city

CityRV & Motorhome Storage listingsIndoorClimate-controlledOutdoor
Madison6406
Milwaukee6101
Janesville5505
Oconomowoc3303
Brodhead2002
Brookfield2202
Dodgeville2102
Lannon2202
Arlington1101
Baraboo1001

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

Wisconsin RV winterization questions

When should I winterize an RV in Wisconsin?

NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is October 29 at Milwaukee and October 9 at Green Bay; winterize by September 25, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our RV rule Milwaukee stays camping through October and Green Bay through September, then 3 months of shoulder trips follow at Milwaukee. 35 Wisconsin listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.

How many months is an RV winterized in Wisconsin?

3 at Milwaukee (November to April) and 4 at Green Bay (October to April), plus 3 and 3 months of shoulder trips. Those winterized months hold 47.5 of the 55.6 inches of snow Green Bay averages a year (85%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Milwaukee an RV is camping from May to October (6 months), against 5 at Green Bay.

Where are indoor RV & motorhome storage options in Wisconsin?

Of 63 live Wisconsin listings, 35 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 58 outdoor and 5 covered. By city: Madison (6 listed, 4 indoor), Milwaukee (6 listed, 1 indoor), Janesville (5 listed, 5 indoor) and Oconomowoc (3 listed, 3 indoor). Most indoor listings: Janesville (5), Madison (4) and Oconomowoc (3). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 43 cities in all.

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

At Green Bay, 5 months average a low at or below 32°F: 4 winterized and 1 shoulder trips or camping by our RV rule. Green Bay logs 152.3 nights at or below 32°F and 19.2 at or below 0°F a year; January, the coldest month, averages 11.1°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 Wisconsin?

After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is April 19 at Milwaukee and April 30 at Green Bay; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around April 6 and April 17. Our rule makes May the first month camping at Milwaukee and May at Green Bay. That month Milwaukee averages a 47.8°F low and a 66.5°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.

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

Wisconsin RV & motorhome storage listings span 43 cities, led by Madison (6 listed), Milwaukee (6 listed), Janesville (5 listed), Oconomowoc (3 listed) and Brodhead (2 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Madison (6 outdoor) and Janesville (5 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 58 list outdoor, 5 covered and 35 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 9.

More Wisconsin and RV storage pages

Sources

NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00014839, USW00014898); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).

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