Complete Guide to Self Storage in Payson, UT
How self storage works at Sunset Storage Centers in Payson: 14 drive-up unit sizes, what stores well in a standard unit in Utah's climate, 6 AM to 10 PM gate access, and month-to-month leases.
Complete Guide to Self Storage in Payson, Utah
Quick Summary
Self storage is a rented space you lock yourself and visit on your own schedule. At Sunset Storage Centers in Payson you choose from 14 drive-up unit sizes, from a 5x10 that holds a closet's worth of boxes to a 13x40 that fits a household plus a vehicle. Units are not climate controlled, so this guide explains what stores well in a standard drive-up unit in Utah County and how to protect the rest. The gate opens with your personal code from 6 AM to 10 PM every day, the property is under 24/7 video surveillance, and leases run month to month.
What Self Storage Is, and What It Is Not
A self storage unit is a private, lockable space you rent by the month. You bring your own lock, load the unit yourself, and come and go during gate hours without booking an appointment. The facility handles the fence, the gate, the lighting and the cameras. You handle what goes inside and how it is packed.
It is not a warehouse with staff who receive and ship your goods, and it is not a moving company. If you need something dropped off or picked up, you or your movers bring it to the unit.
Sunset Storage Centers is a single, family-owned facility at 857 N 500 E in Payson. It opened in 2023 and serves Payson, Santaquin, Spanish Fork, Mapleton, Springville and the rest of south Utah County.
Drive-Up Units and What That Means for You
Every unit at Sunset is a drive-up unit. You pull your car, truck or trailer right up to the roll-up door, so there are no hallways, elevators or carts between the tailgate and the unit.
That matters in three practical ways:
- Loading is faster. A couch goes from the truck bed to the unit in one carry.
- Big items fit. Roll-up doors take mattresses, appliances, lawn equipment and, in the larger sizes, a car or boat.
- Frequent visits are easy. Business renters who pull inventory weekly, or families rotating seasonal gear, do not lose time walking a corridor.
The aisles are paved and wide enough to turn a truck and trailer around, and the property is lit for evening visits inside gate hours.
Standard Units in a Utah Climate
Sunset's units are standard, non-climate-controlled drive-up spaces. Payson summers reach the 90s and winters drop below freezing, so the inside of a unit follows the outdoor temperature. Utah's air is dry, which works in your favor: humidity, the main cause of mold and mildew in storage, is far less of a problem here than in wetter states.
Stores well in a standard unit:
- Furniture, including wood pieces when they are wrapped and off the floor
- Boxes of household goods, books, kitchenware and clothing
- Appliances, tools, lawn and garden equipment
- Bikes, sports gear, camping and hunting equipment
- Seasonal decorations, patio sets, tires
- Cars, boats, trailers and RVs in the larger sizes
Think twice, or take extra steps:
- Candles, vinyl records, and anything that softens in heat. Pack them in the center of the unit, away from the door and roof.
- Electronics. Remove batteries and let items reach room temperature before turning them on after a winter pickup.
- Liquids. Anything that can freeze and burst, such as paint, cleaning supplies and canned drinks, should stay home.
- Fine art, musical instruments and heirloom textiles. If they are irreplaceable, a climate-controlled facility elsewhere is the safer choice, and we will tell you so.
A few habits make a standard unit work better: set boxes on pallets or a tarp rather than bare concrete, wrap furniture in moving blankets instead of plastic so it can breathe, and leave a walkway so air moves.
Choosing a Size
Sunset offers 14 sizes. The simplest way to pick one is to match the unit to the floor space of the rooms you are emptying.
| Unit | Square feet | Typically holds |
|---|---|---|
| 5x10 | 50 | A closet's worth of boxes, seasonal items, a mattress set |
| 8x10 | 80 | A studio apartment |
| 10x10 | 100 | A one-bedroom apartment, fridge, washer and dryer |
| 8x13 | 104 | A one-bedroom apartment with a desk and small appliances |
| 10x13 | 130 | A one- to two-bedroom apartment, couch and dining set |
| 10x15 | 150 | A two- to three-bedroom home's furniture and appliances |
| 8x20 | 160 | A two-bedroom home with large furniture and a patio set |
| 15x13 | 195 | A two- to three-bedroom home |
| 10x20 | 200 | A vehicle, or a two-bedroom house's contents |
| 10x25 | 250 | A three-bedroom house, or a vehicle plus furniture |
| 13x25 | 325 | A three- to four-bedroom house, commercial inventory, vehicles |
| 12x30 | 360 | A four-bedroom house, commercial storage, multiple vehicles |
| 13x30 | 390 | A large household, business inventory, a workshop setup |
| 13x40 | 520 | Boats, RVs, multiple vehicles, or a full household plus a vehicle |
Most first-time renters pick a size too small. If you are between two sizes and plan to visit often, take the larger one so you can leave an aisle down the middle. Our size guide walks through each unit in more detail.
Access, Security and Lease Terms
Gate hours are 6 AM to 10 PM, every day. Each renter has a personal gate code, so the gate opens for you and logs the entry. Outside those hours the gate stays closed.
Security is built on the basics that matter: a fenced perimeter with a coded gate, 24/7 video surveillance, and lighting along the drive aisles. You supply the lock on your own door. A disc lock or a closed-shackle padlock resists cutting far better than a hardware-store padlock, and it is the one piece of security you control directly.
Leases are month to month. There is no long-term contract. Rent the unit for the six weeks between closing dates, or keep it for years while the garage stays clear for the cars.
You can reserve a unit online or call (385) 433-3891 with questions.
Who Rents at Sunset
Families in transition. Selling a house shows better with half the furniture out of it. A 10x15 or 10x20 holds the overflow until the new place is ready.
Downsizers. Moving from a family home to a smaller one rarely happens in a single weekend. A unit gives you months to decide what stays, what goes to the kids and what gets sold, without rushing the hard calls.
Small businesses. Contractors keep tools and materials between jobs. Seasonal sellers hold inventory. Offices move paper records out of expensive square footage. Drive-up access and 6 AM gate hours suit a workday.
Vehicle owners. Boats come off Utah Lake in the fall, RVs sit between trips, and a second car needs a spot when the driveway is full. The 10x20 through 13x40 sizes handle all three.
Students and young professionals. A summer between semesters or a job move to Provo or Salt Lake is easier with an 8x10 holding the furniture for a few months.
Packing So You Can Still Reach the Back Corner
- Use uniform boxes so they stack without leaning. Keep each under about 50 pounds.
- Heavy boxes and furniture on the bottom, light and fragile on top.
- Stand couches and mattresses on end against a wall to free floor space.
- Fill dresser drawers and appliance interiors with soft items.
- Label every box on two sides and keep a list on your phone of what is where.
- Put the things you will want first, such as seasonal clothes or the holiday bins, nearest the door.
- Leave a walkway. A unit you cannot walk into becomes a unit you stop visiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have climate-controlled units?
No. All of our units are standard drive-up units. See the section above on what stores well in a standard unit in Utah's dry climate.
What are your gate hours?
6 AM to 10 PM, seven days a week, using your personal gate code.
Do I have to sign a long lease?
No. Every unit rents month to month.
Can I store a car, boat or RV?
Yes. The 10x20 and larger units are sized for vehicles, boats on trailers and RVs. Bring proof of ownership and current registration.
What can't I store?
Anything flammable, explosive or perishable, and nothing living. That includes gasoline, propane, fireworks, food and plants. Drain fuel from small engines before storing them.
Do you sell locks or boxes?
No. Bring your own disc lock and packing supplies.
About Sunset Storage Centers
Sunset Storage Centers is a family-owned self storage facility at 857 N 500 E, Payson, UT 84651, open since 2023. We offer 14 drive-up unit sizes, gate access from 6 AM to 10 PM daily, 24/7 video surveillance and month-to-month leases for households and businesses across south Utah County.
📞 Phone: (385) 433-3891 🌐 Website: https://sunsetstoragecenters.com 📍 Address: 857 N 500 E, Payson, UT 84651