Backyard Storage in Marion, TX gives local households and businesses several ways to store what no longer fits comfortably at home or work. Located at 885 FM78 East, the facility offers storage units and vehicle storage with gated entry, security cameras, on-site management, and practical access from Marion, Schertz, Cibolo, Seguin, and surrounding communities.
Storage needs aren't always complicated. Sometimes you're moving and need a unit for a few months. Sometimes the garage has slowly filled up. A business may need somewhere for equipment or extra supplies. The important part is choosing enough space without paying for far more room than you actually need.
Choosing the Right Storage Unit
The first question isn't always how big of a unit you can rent. It's what you're putting inside it.
If you're storing boxes, furniture, household overflow, or belongings during a move, a standard unit may be enough. Think about whether you'll need to reach those items regularly or whether they'll stay packed until you're ready to move them again.
Access matters more when you plan to visit often.
A contractor storing tools, for example, has different needs from someone storing a bedroom set between moves. The contractor may want to pull up, grab equipment, and leave quickly. Someone storing furniture may care more about keeping those pieces in a climate-controlled environment during a long Texas summer.
Backyard Storage offers both Drive-Up Storage and Climate-Controlled Storage, so you can match the unit to how you'll actually use it.
Don't automatically choose the largest size available. Make a rough list of what you're storing first. Large furniture and appliances take up space quickly, while well-packed boxes can often be stacked more efficiently. Leaving a small aisle inside the unit can also be worth the extra room if you expect to retrieve things before moving everything out.
Storage for Moves, Home Projects, and Everyday Overflow
Moving is one of the clearest reasons to rent storage, especially when your dates don't line up perfectly.
You may need to leave one house before the next one is ready. A renovation may require clearing several rooms at once. Or you may be moving into a smaller home and need some time before deciding what stays.
A storage unit gives you that breathing room.
Home projects create the same need on a smaller scale. Flooring work is easier when furniture isn't being shifted from one side of the room to the other. Remodeling a kitchen or living area can also mean temporarily moving boxes, appliances, or household items somewhere they won't be in the way.
Then there's ordinary overflow. Holiday decorations, extra furniture, moving boxes you haven't unpacked yet, business supplies, or belongings from a family member can slowly take over a garage or spare room. Storage doesn't have to follow a major event. Sometimes you just need usable space again.
Storage for Local Businesses
Storage units in Marion, TX aren't limited to household use.
Small businesses, contractors, service companies, and other local operators may need room for equipment, supplies, boxes, or inventory that doesn't belong in an office or inside a work vehicle every night.
Drive-up access can be especially useful in those situations because it cuts down on carrying and repeated loading. Roll-up storage doors, drive-up storage access, EZ Storage Unit Access, and EZ Drive In are among the features available at Backyard Storage.
Online bill pay and online storage rental also make account management easier when storage is part of your work routine.
What matters most is how often you'll use the space. If you're opening the unit several times a week, accessibility should carry more weight in your decision than it would for belongings you plan to leave untouched for months.
Security Features at Backyard Storage
Storage security starts with controlling who can enter the property.
Backyard Storage has gated entry along with 24-hour security cameras. The facility also lists a security guard, on-site management, bright LED lights, and exterior LED lighting among its features.
The cameras operate around the clock, but customer gate access does not. Renters can access the property during the confirmed gate hours of 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily.
A Storage Protection Plan is also available.
Customers can use contactless storage rentals, touchless rentals, and online storage rental options when setting up storage. Boxes and supplies are available at the facility as well, which can be useful when a move ends with a few more loose items than expected.
Storage Near Schertz, Cibolo, Seguin, and New Braunfels
Backyard Storage serves Marion, Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Selma, Seguin, New Braunfels, and northeast San Antonio.
For people in Schertz and Cibolo, the facility's location along FM78 provides another option outside the denser storage markets closer to San Antonio. That's useful for households moving between these communities or anyone who regularly travels the FM78 corridor.
Residents coming from Seguin or New Braunfels may have different reasons for choosing Marion. Some need household storage. Others are combining a unit with RV, car, or boat parking at the same property.
If you're storing more than boxes and furniture, our RV, Car & Vehicle Storage options may make it easier to keep several storage needs in one place.
You can review available unit types and property information on the Backyard Storage Marion facility page.
Hours, Address, and How to Reserve
Backyard Storage is located at 885 FM78 East, Marion, TX 78124.
Gate hours are daily, 6:00 AM–10:00 PM. Office hours are Monday–Friday 10 AM–6 PM, Saturday 9 AM–3 PM.
To check current availability or reserve a unit, call (830) 743-5311 or use the online rental options available through the Backyard Storage facility page.
Find the Storage Type That Fits
If your main concern is protecting furniture, electronics, documents, or other heat-sensitive belongings, start with Climate-Controlled Storage.
If quick loading and frequent access matter more, look at Drive-Up Storage. Customers who need room for an RV, trailer, work truck, or extra vehicle can also explore RV, Car & Vehicle Storage.
Choose based on what you're storing, how often you'll need it, and how much room the items really take up. That's usually a better starting point than guessing at a unit size.