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Small River Rock

5.011 reviews

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· 1,500+ reviews11,821 deliveries · 50 states

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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 received the best communication and support during the buying and delivery processes. User friendly links and fast quote, and the river rock is exactly as we pictured it. Would recommend Hello gravel from anywhere in the USA.”
Terri M. · 5★ · Google review · Mentions river rock

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.

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The price you see includes dump-truck delivery to your site.

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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.

Small River Rock reviews

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Tracy C.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

Beautiful rock, better than pictured. Nina was very proactive and helpful in the coordination of delivery of 5 tons of rock to ensure that expectations were set correctly and exceeded. Great communicator! We were able to fill the whole front of our house flower buds with beautiful river rock and all around the back of our pool cage.

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Delivered in Land O' Lakes · Jun 29, 2026

Hilary J.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

So easy and from order to delivery was seamless! We got exactly what we wanted, when we wanted and it was dumped where we want it. Could not recommend Hello Gravel more! Great Work!

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Delivered in Jacksonville · May 7, 2026

Christopher A.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

Website was easy to use! I called and spoke with Maria who helped me order 20 tons of rock! After that Jonas took over and kept in touch with me until the whole process was over! Great customer service I will definitely be back for more rock

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Delivered in Denver · Mar 26, 2026

Gary N.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

Very nice stones.love the color and the size is perfect for the job. I will be using them my other projects.

Delivered in Hutchins · Aug 20, 2026

Pei L.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

Very happy with the team. Best communications and accurate delivery on the spot.

Delivered in Laconia · Aug 28, 2026

Adam A.

✓ Verified buyer · Bought: River Rock

I purchased the rock, they delivered a few days later on Saturday. Super easy and the staff was helpful. Hello Gravel is one of the better priced rock companies in the Corpus Christi area.

Received a discount for reviewing

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Delivered in Dallas · Dec 29, 2025

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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