Gravel & Rock ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your Winter Park address and unloads right where you point.







Gravel and rock serve as the backbone for many projects around Winter Park, Colorado. Choosing the right size and type matters for long-term performance in this mountain climate.
Soils mapped in the Winter Park area take water in slowly and shed a fair amount across the surface. That means a deeper drainage layer earns its place in any base or subgrade design.
Not every gravel suits every job. Some are too rounded for compaction; others are too sharp for foot traffic. The table below matches each product to its best use.
| Product | Best For | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, good for play areas and patios but does not compact well for load-bearing surfaces. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Used for beds, borders, dry creek beds; stays in place due to larger size. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Larger decorative cover and erosion control on slopes; too large for walking paths. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular rock for French drains and dry wells; allows water flow. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Compacts firm for paths and patios; not for areas with heavy runoff. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Compacted base under pavers, driveways; contains fines for binding. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty base for lanes and pads; stands up to truck traffic. |
Match your project to the gravel or rock that will handle the conditions. Use this table to pick the right product and depth.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| French drain | Drain Rock | 8 to 12 inches deep |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches deep |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 2 to 3 inches deep |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 3 to 4 inches deep |
| Landscape beds | 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | 2 inches deep |
With about 234 days a year below 32F and deep frost in Winter Park, the ground moves significantly during freezes. Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall.
Winter Park gets about 26 inches of precipitation a year, with roughly 132 days seeing at least a tenth of an inch. That many wet days means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters for a clean install.
Snowfall averages 154 inches a year, enough to cause plowing damage to a loose surface. Combined with soils that take water in slowly and shed across the surface, a deeper drainage layer earns its place in any base.
To figure how many tons of gravel or rock you need, measure the length and width of the area and the intended depth. Use our material calculators to convert those dimensions into tons for the specific product you have chosen.
Ordering by the ton is straightforward: choose your material, enter your ZIP for a delivery price, and pick a delivery date at least 3 business days away. You select a window (morning 7-12 or afternoon 12-5), provide a valid phone number, and approve a confirmation email with a loading photo before the truck leaves. Delivery is free on qualifying orders.
First-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to take $50 off their order. Check customer reviews to see how the process works for real projects. The delivery information page has details on access, inspections, and cancellations. Read about Gravel Monkey to understand the sourcing model.
Yes. With about 234 days a year below 32F in Winter Park, the delivery window is shorter. Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall. Gravel Monkey schedules deliveries based on your chosen date and weather conditions.
Yes. Winter Park gets about 26 inches of precipitation a year and soils that take water in slowly and shed across the surface. That combination makes washout a real concern, so a deeper drainage layer earns its place.
Yes. You or someone you nominate must be available during the delivery window. If no one is there, a redelivery fee can apply and the order is not refunded.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 at checkout to get $50 off your first order. The code can only be used once.
Whether you are building a driveway or installing drainage, Gravel Monkey delivers gravel and rock by the ton to Winter Park. Browse our selection and order online at our Winter Park page.
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See the delivered price for your address and order gravel & rock by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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