Storage near Arden & south Asheville
Fifteen or twenty minutes down I-26 and 280 — far enough out that the rates make sense, close enough that you'll actually go.
Mills River Storage Center serves Arden and south Asheville, NC from 5133 Boylston Highway, roughly 15–20 minutes away via I-26 and NC Highway 280. It offers drive-up units from 5×5 to 10×30 and outdoor boat and RV parking up to 40 feet, with 24-hour tenant access, an on-site manager, no deposit and a free second month. Locally and privately owned since 1998.
What the drive buys you
- Room. Wide aisles, drive-up doors, and outdoor space for boats, campers and trailers up to 40 feet.
- 24-hour access with no gate curfew.
- A manager on site during office hours.
- No deposit, free second month, month-to-month.
- Local private ownership since 1998, with rate decisions made here on the property.
Getting here from Arden and south Asheville
- Take I-26 south to the Airport Road / NC 280 exit.
- Follow 280 southwest through Mills River.
- We're on 280 / Boylston Highway. Figure 15 minutes from Arden, closer to 20 from south Asheville depending on where you start.
Arden & South Asheville
The honest case for driving a few extra minutes
Storage inside Asheville is priced like Asheville
Land costs drive storage rates, and the difference between an in-town unit and one out on 280 is real money every month for years. If you're storing things you touch a few times a year, a fifteen-minute drive is a straightforward trade. If you need something weekly, be honest with yourself about the drive — we'd rather tell you that up front than rent you a unit you cancel in three months.
Boats and RVs basically can't stay in town
Between HOA rules, city ordinances and lot sizes, most Arden and south Asheville owners end up parking somewhere outside the city anyway. We're a short run down 26 with 40-foot outdoor spaces and aisles built for turning a fifth wheel.
Lake Julian and the 191 corridor
If your boat lives on the water around here, our lot is positioned between home and the ramp rather than in the opposite direction.
You get a person
Someone is on the property during office hours — a person who can walk out and look at the space you're asking about, and answer the question on the spot.
What we offer everyone
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Unit sizes | 5×5, 5×10, 10×10, 10×15, 10×20, 10×30 — all ground-level drive-up |
| RV/Camper/Boat | Boats, RVs, campers and trailers up to 40 feet |
| Gate access | 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, holidays included |
| Office | Manager on site during weekday office hours |
| Security | Fenced perimeter, controlled gate, well-lit grounds, on-site manager |
| Terms | Month-to-month, no security deposit, second month free |
| Climate control | Not offered — all units are drive-up, which keeps rates lower |
| Ownership | Locally and privately owned since 1998 |
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One call gets you a straight answer on availability, size and price — from someone standing on the property.
(828) 890-1400