Fall turnaround season 2026 is winding down, and if you're a contract worker in the refinery industry, your attention is already turning to what comes next. Spring turnaround season 2027 will bring another wave of maintenance work to the Texas City and La Marque refinery corridor — and the workers who plan ahead for housing are the ones who get the best situations.

Here's what to expect for spring 2027, and why booking your RV site early makes a real difference.

The stretch of industrial facilities along the Texas City and La Marque coastline is one of the most concentrated refinery corridors in North America. The major facilities include:

• Marathon Petroleum — Texas City Refinery
• Valero Energy — Texas City Refinery
• BP — Texas City (now operating under various successor entities)
• LyondellBasell — La Porte and nearby facilities
• INEOS — Chocolate Bayou and regional operations
• Dow Chemical — Freeport complex (within driving range)

These facilities operate on staggered turnaround schedules — planned maintenance shutdowns that require large influxes of contract workers for weeks to months at a time. Spring and fall are the two primary turnaround seasons, with spring typically running from late February through May.

Every turnaround season has its own character based on which facilities are scheduled for major maintenance, what regulatory requirements are driving the work, and broader industry conditions.

For spring 2027, several factors are worth watching:

Many Gulf Coast refineries are working through deferred maintenance from the pandemic years and the 2021 freeze. This has translated into larger-than-average turnaround scopes at several facilities — more workers, longer durations, and more specialized trades needed.

The skilled trades market remains tight across the Gulf Coast. Pipefitters, boilermakers, electricians, and instrumentation technicians are in high demand. If you're in one of these trades, you have leverage — but you also need to move quickly on housing because your peers are doing the same.

Several facilities are pushing for earlier mobilization in spring 2027 to get ahead of summer heat. If you're planning to arrive in late February or early March, housing availability will be tighter than in previous years.

Contract workers have been choosing RV living over hotels and short-term apartments for decades, and the reasons haven't changed:

• Cost: Monthly RV sites at Little Thicket are $570/month (30 amp) or $590/month (50 amp) — plus a $30 water charge — vs. $1,600–$2,200 for a furnished apartment
• Flexibility: No lease, no deposit, no minimum term beyond the monthly rate
• Comfort: Your own space, your own kitchen, your own bed
• Community: Long-term RV parks near the refineries have established communities of workers who return season after season

During peak turnaround season, housing near the Texas City refinery corridor gets tight — fast. Hotels fill up. Short-term apartment inventory disappears. Workers who wait until two weeks before mobilization often end up in suboptimal situations: long commutes, expensive options, or shared housing they didn't plan for.

The workers who consistently get the best housing are the ones who book 6–8 weeks in advance.

Little Thicket RV Resort in La Marque is positioned specifically for contract workers in the Texas City refinery corridor.

Location: 408 Volney St, La Marque, TX 77568 — approximately 10 minutes from the Marathon and Valero Texas City facilities, and within 20–25 minutes of most other corridor plants.

Monthly rates:

• 50-amp full hookup: $590/month
• 30-amp full hookup: $570/month
• Water hookup: $30 additional

What's included:

• Full hookups (water, sewer, 30 or 50-amp electric)
• Concrete pads and drives
• Swimming pool
• 24-hour laundry facilities
• Clubhouse
• On-site management
• Mature shade trees

Rig size: We accommodate rigs of all sizes. Call to discuss your specific length and hookup requirements.

We recommend reaching out as early as possible — ideally by December 2026 for a February or March 2027 arrival.

To reserve your site:

1. Call us: (409) 935-5375 (primary) or (832) 563-1050 (alternate)
2. Email: littlethicketrv@gmail.com
3. Book online: Through RoverPass for standard reservations

For monthly stays and extended turnaround assignments, calling directly is the best approach — we can discuss your specific needs, arrival flexibility, and site preferences.

Whether you're booking with us or evaluating other options, here are the questions that matter:

Availability and flexibility:

• What's the earliest available move-in date?
• Can I extend month-to-month if the job runs long?
• What's the cancellation policy if the assignment is delayed or cancelled?

Hookups and utilities:

• Is it full hookup (water, sewer, electric)?
• What amp service is available (30 vs. 50)?
• Is electricity included in the monthly rate or metered separately?

Amenities:

• Is there on-site laundry?
• What's the Wi-Fi situation?
• Is there a pool or recreation area?

Location:

• How far is it from the specific facility I'm working at?
• What's the commute like during shift change?

If you're bringing your own RV for spring 2027, a few preparation steps will make the assignment smoother:

Before you leave home:

• Service the generator and AC unit — Gulf Coast summers start early
• Check all roof seams and seals
• Test all appliances and systems
• Verify your hookup adapters (30-amp to 50-amp and vice versa)

For an extended stay:

• Bring a quality water pressure regulator — park water pressure varies
• Bring a surge protector for your electrical hookup
• Stock up on basic maintenance supplies (sealant, lubricant, spare fuses)

We post updates on availability and seasonal news through our website. If you worked a previous turnaround season and stayed with us, we'd love to have you back — call ahead and let us know you're returning.

For new guests, we're happy to answer questions about the area, the commute to specific facilities, and what to expect from an extended stay at Little Thicket.

Call: (409) 935-5375 Email: littlethicketrv@gmail.com Book online: RoverPass

Spring 2027 will be here before you know it. The workers who plan ahead get the best sites, the best rates, and the least stress. We hope to see you in La Marque.

View our monthly, weekly, and daily rates or contact us to reserve your site.