Boat Storage in Vail, CO
Looking for boat storage for Vail, CO? Right Move Storage | Rifle offers gated outdoor parking for trailered boats on Airport Road in Rifle, about 90 miles west of Vail on Interstate 70 - and about ten miles from the ramps at Rifle Gap Reservoir. For owners who boat the Western Slope, storing the boat near the water instead of near the house means the trailer isn’t taking up your driveway all season. Open gravel spaces run up to 46 feet, with a covered 12×50 space and month-to-month terms.
Why Store Your Boat Down-Valley Near the Water?
Vail isn’t boating country. Gore Creek and the Eagle River are whitewater, and the valley’s garages and driveways rarely have room for a boat and trailer - many neighborhoods and HOAs don’t allow one parked outside at all. If you launch on the Western Slope, Right Move Storage in Rifle puts the boat about ten minutes from the ramps at Rifle Gap Reservoir instead of parked at home 90 miles away.
- Near the Ramps, Not the House: Rifle Gap is about ten miles north of the lot, so the trailer is already most of the way to the water before you arrive.
- Room for the Whole Setup: Spaces are sized for boat and trailer together, with width for a wider beam and length for the tongue and outboard.
- Covered Parking Available: Our 12×50 covered space keeps a hull out of direct high-altitude sun, which fades gelcoat and breaks down upholstery and canvas faster at elevation.
- Lower Elevation, Less Snow: At roughly 5,300 feet, Rifle sees far less snowfall than the Vail Valley, so less weight sits on your cover through the winter.
- Gated, Fenced, and Lit: An automatic gate with coded entry, perimeter fencing, and well-lit grounds keep the lot secure.
- Straight Run Down I-70: The lot sits at exit 90, right off the interstate, with no mountain back roads at the end.
- Month-to-Month Flexibility: Park through the off-season or hold the space year-round, with no long-term lease.
Boat Parking Options in Vail, CO
Not every rig needs the same kind of space. Right Move Storage on Airport Road offers two ways to park in Rifle, and the right option depends on how long you're storing and how much protection your RV needs.
Who Uses Boat Parking in Vail, CO?
Boat parking at Right Move Storage on Airport Road serves a wide mix of Rifle owners, including:
- Homeowners whose driveway, garage, or side yard can't take a boat and trailer
- Residents in neighborhoods or HOAs that restrict parking a boat on the street
- Weekend boaters who want the trailer hitched and ready without shuffling cars
- Owners parking through the Western Slope off-season once the water turns cold
- Anglers keeping a fishing boat close to home between early-morning trips
- Families storing a pontoon or ski boat that only comes out on weekends
- Jet ski and personal watercraft owners short on garage space
You'll find us on Airport Road just off Interstate 70 at exit 90, next door to the Walmart Supercenter and a minute from Rifle Garfield County Airport. We're a short drive from downtown Rifle and Railroad Avenue, close to Grand River Health and the Colorado Mountain College campus, and about ten miles south of the ramps at Rifle Gap Reservoir. Whether you're heading out for a morning on the water or parking the boat until spring, getting to your space doesn't take a detour.
Boat Space Sizes in Vail, CO
All open parking at Right Move Storage in Rifle is uncovered gravel, sized by the overall length of the boat and trailer together, with a covered 12×50 space available as well. Measure from the tip of the tongue to the back of the outboard or swim platform before you book, and give yourself a little room to spare. Common sizes include:
Small Spaces (around 8×16 to 8×20)
A fit for jon boats, small fishing boats, jet ski trailers, and single-axle setups that need a secure spot off the driveway.
Medium Spaces (around 11×21 to 12×30)
Room for bass boats, ski boats, smaller pontoons, and tandem-axle trailers, with width to walk around the hull and reach the cover.
Large Spaces (around 11×32 up to 11×46)
Sized for larger pontoons, cruisers, deck boats, and boat-and-trailer setups that need real length for the tongue and outboard, running up to 46 feet for the biggest rigs.
