Gravel
We deliver every gradeGravel River Rock
River rock is smooth, rounded stone that moving water shaped over thousands of years in creek beds and old riverbeds. You'll spot it by the mixed colors (tan, gray, brown, sometimes white or black) and the worn, softened edges. Because the pieces are round instead of angular, they don't lock together under weight, so they roll a little when you walk on them.
The name "river rock" tells you the shape (rounded) and where the stone came from (a riverbed), but nothing about the size. What you buy usually comes in a size range: 3/8 inch pea gravel, 3/4 inch, or bigger landscape stone from 1 inch up to fist-sized. The bigger the size range, the more you'll pay per ton, because larger clean stone is harder to source. Colors shift by the pit the load was pulled from, so ask your driver what the current stock looks like before you order for a visible spot.
What people use it for
How to choose within gravel river rock
Foot traffic
Pea gravel and river rock feel good barefoot but shift underfoot; use a border so they stay where you put them.
Vehicle traffic
Round gravel rolls under tires. Pick angular crushed stone for a driveway; save rounded gravel for garden paths and beds.
Drainage
All of these drain well. Bigger pieces drain faster; smaller pieces pack tighter.
All gravel river rock grades
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Other gravel families
Rip Rap
We deliverRip rap is large, angular rock you place on a slope to keep water from washing the ground out.
Pea Gravel
We deliverPea gravel is small, round rock about the size of a garden pea.
Gravel 2 Stone
We deliver#2 stone is crushed rock in pieces about 1.5 to 2.5 inches across.
Gravel 3 Stone
We deliver#3 stone is crushed rock screened between about 2 inches and 1 inch.
Gravel 1 Stone
We deliver#1 stone is chunky crushed rock, with pieces running about 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 inches across.
Gravel 9 Stone
We deliver#9 stone is crushed rock screened between about 3/8 inch and 1/16 inch.
Gravel Sand Blend
We deliverA gravel sand blend is a mix of small stones and sand in one pile.
Sand Gravel
We deliverSand and gravel is a natural mix of small rock and sand pulled straight from a pit or riverbed.
7 Stone
We deliver#7 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1/2 inch and 3/16 inch, with the fine dust washed out.
Gravel 4 Stone
We deliver#4 stone is big crushed rock, with pieces running about 1 1/2 inches to 2 1/2 inches across.
Gravel 57 Stone
We deliver#57 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1 inch and 1/4 inch, with the fines washed out.
Gravel 6 Stone
We deliver#6 stone is crushed rock screened between about 1 inch and 3/8 inch, with the fines washed or screened out.