Crushed Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Rocky Ford address and unloads right where you point.
If you are setting a base for a driveway or a farm road, the choice between a fine compacting layer and a structural lift makes the difference between a surface that lasts and one that ruts. Rocky Ford gets about 13 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter from the start. Two products that handle this well are 3/4" Crushed Gravel for the workhorse base and 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel under heavy loads.
The split between a compacted base and a finish surface is straightforward. A finer crushed gravel locks tight for a walking or driving surface, while a larger size handles the weight of trucks and equipment below. You choose by what you are building and the ground you are building on.
The five sizes we deliver work for jobs from a shed pad to a site access road. Each size serves a specific layer or condition.
| Size | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Crushed Gravel | Fine compacting layer | Locks tight for a smooth walking surface or under pavers. |
| 3/4" Crushed Gravel | The workhorse size for base and drives | Used for most residential driveways and parking areas. |
| 1" - 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Structural base under heavy loads | Ideal for truck traffic and equipment yards. |
| 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | First lift over soft subgrade | Bridges soft ground before adding finer layers. |
| 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | Mud control and deep fill | Used in deep fills or over very wet soil to stop rutting. |
For a short-term fix, a single layer of 3/4" may hold up for a season. For a long-term driveway or pad, a base of 1" - 1 1/2" topped by 3/8" gives better drainage and less washout.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Compacted base | 3/4" Crushed Gravel | 4 to 6 inches after compaction |
| Trench backfill | 1 1/2" Crushed Gravel | Fills voids and drains well |
| Soft or muddy subgrade | 2"-3" Crushed Gravel | First lift, 6 to 12 inches |
| Shed or slab pad | 3/8" Crushed Gravel | 3 to 4 inches, well compacted |
| Farm and site access road | 1" - 1 1/2" then 3/4" | Two-layer system for heavy traffic |
Rocky Ford sits in Otero County, a rural area with in-town lots and agricultural lanes. The county permitted about 12 single-family homes in 2024, so new driveways and pads are a common job. About 29 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground avoids getting stuck in the truck's ruts.
About 159 days a year drop below 32F. Deep and long ground freezing means the base layer needs extra depth to resist frost heave. Snowfall averages about 17 inches a year, so plowing damage to a loose surface is a real concern. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. The ground around Rocky Ford is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place to keep a gravel driveway stable through the wet season.
Estimate your tonnage by multiplying the length, width and desired depth in feet, then dividing by about 15 for crushed gravel. That gives you tons. Use the material calculators on the site to check your number before ordering. We deliver loads from one ton to over 40 tons, and you pick the size at checkout.
Ordering is online by the ton. There is no yard to visit. We are a national aggregate broker, so we source from a network of regional suppliers near Rocky Ford. Delivery is priced by ZIP code at checkout. You choose a delivery window when you order: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation when you place the order, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only once you approve that second email. You or someone you nominate must be present during the window. Use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order. See more at About Gravel Monkey, Customer reviews, and Delivery information.
Delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. The transport charge depends on distance from our nearest supplier. Rocky Ford is about 55 miles east of Pueblo, and that route influences the fee. You will see the total delivery cost before you confirm the order.
Yes. We deliver to Rocky Ford and nearby towns in Otero County. Our trucks come directly to your address from a regional supplier. The delivery window is chosen at checkout, and we confirm the schedule by email before we dispatch.
For most driveways and pads in Rocky Ford, 3/4" Crushed Gravel is the most common size. It compacts well and handles light truck traffic. For a base over soft ground, 1" - 1 1/2" is often ordered first.
You pick a morning or afternoon window at checkout. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order. We send a confirmation, then a second email with the window and a photo of the load. You must approve that email for the delivery to proceed. You or a representative needs to be present during the window.
Order online by the ton, choose your size, and we send a dump truck to your address. The delivery window and pricing are set at checkout. Rocky Ford crushed gravel delivery starts with your order.
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See the delivered price for your address and order crushed gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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