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July 16, 2026
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Small River Rock
Smooth 3/8–1" stone for paths, beds, and borders
Small river rock is natural stone tumbled smooth by water and sized 3/8 to 1 inch. It's big enough to stay put in beds and borders, and small enough to walk on comfortably. Size varies slightly by location, color is a natural local mix, and the stone looks richer when wet.
Small river rock is smooth, rounded natural stone sized 3/8 to 1 inch, not crushed stone with sharp edges.
Also called: small river gravel, 3/8-1 inch river rock, mini river rock, river pebbles, washed river gravel.
4.9· 1,919 verified reviews11,821 deliveries · 50 states
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How it works
- We fix what we control. Wrong material, confirmed fulfillment errors, or orders we cannot complete are reviewed for replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.
- Safe delivery comes first. The driver chooses the final safe dump location on site. If your requested spot is not safely reachable, we deliver to the closest safe location available.
- Plans change. You can cancel free up to one full business day before delivery. Next-business-day orders cannot be cancelled once confirmed.
- Natural material varies. Color, texture, moisture, dust, and sizing can vary by quarry, supplier, season, and region.
Product Specifications
- Material
- Natural river stone
- Size
- 3/8"–1" (varies slightly by location)
- Shape
- Rounded / smooth
- Weight
- ~2,700 lbs per cubic yard
- Coverage (2" deep)
- ~120 sq ft per ton
- Minimum Order
- 1 ton
- Delivery
- Dump truck, directly to your location
Best For
Garden pathsFlower bed bordersAround ponds and fountainsDownspout splash areas
“We chose a delivery date. The driver dropped it exactly where I asked. I had never ordered gravel in my life.”
Why Choose This Product
Smooth and Natural
Water-tumbled stone with natural color variation.
Easy on Feet and Paws
Rounded edges are comfortable on paths and in dog runs.
Drains Fast
Open gaps between stones let rain soak straight through.
Delivery Included
The price you see includes dump-truck delivery to your site.
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Compare Materials
Current selectionSmall River Rock
MaterialNatural river stone
Size3/8"–1" (varies slightly by location)
ShapeRounded / smooth
Weight~2,700 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (2" deep)~120 sq ft per ton
ColorVaries by location
Minimum Order1 ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Best For
Garden pathsFlower bed bordersAround ponds and fountainsDownspout splash areas
3/8" Natural Pea Gravel
MaterialVaries depending on location
Size3/8"
ShapeRounded / smooth
Weight~2,700 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (2" deep)~100 sq ft per ton
ColorVaries depending on location
Minimum Order1 ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Best For
LandscapingWalkwaysGarden bedsPet runs
River Rock
MaterialNatural river stone
SizeAbout 1–3" (varies by location)
ShapeRounded / smooth
Weight~2,700 lbs per cubic yard
Coverage (2" deep)~100 sq ft per ton
ColorVaries depending on location
Minimum Order1 ton
DeliveryDump truck, directly to your location
Best For
LandscapingDry creek bedsWater featuresGround cover
Small river rock is the in-between size: bigger than pea gravel, smaller than standard river rock. Pick pea gravel for the softest walking surface or river rock for a bolder look in beds.
What customers say
4.92(203 reviews)
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Kimberly B.
3 months ago
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Easy to work with, order is filled right away, even same day. Friendly.
July 15, 2026
Josie O.
3 months ago
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I was very impressed with the communication and how quickly I could have the pea gravel delivered. The website is easy to navigate also.
July 8, 2026
Muhammad M.
3 months ago
Verified
It was ordered and delivered smoothly due to the great help from the staff ( Tereza ).
July 8, 2026
Muhammad M.
3 months ago
Verified
It was ordered and delivered smoothly by the help of the staff ( Tereza ).
July 8, 2026
Michael R.
3 months ago
Verified
Ordered online and Helen reached out shortly after to confirm the order sent photos of the product to make sure that is what I wanted very professional easy to deal with and delivered when they said they would
July 1, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Enter your length, width, and depth in the calculator on this page. Most beds and paths want 2 to 3 inches. One ton covers about 120 square feet at 2 inches deep.
Both are smooth and rounded. Pea gravel runs smaller, around 3/8 inch, and feels softer underfoot. Small river rock runs up to 1 inch, so it reads as stone from a distance and moves around less.
Rounded stone shifts more than crushed stone under foot traffic. Use edging to hold the sides and keep the layer at 2 to 3 inches. Deeper than that feels loose to walk on.
In beds, yes. Fabric keeps weeds down and stops the stone from sinking into the soil. Overlap the seams by about 6 inches and pin them down.
By dump truck, straight to your property. The driver dumps it in one pile where you choose. Pick a firm, level spot the truck can reach, clear of cars and overhead wires. Delivery is included in the price you see.
No. Bulk material can't be taken back once it's dumped. Use the calculator, then round up a little. Running short mid-project costs more than a small leftover pile.
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