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







Hawkinsville gets about 50 inches of precipitation a year, which means drainage and washout need to be planned for every gravel and rock project. The size you choose changes how well water passes through and how the surface holds up under foot or vehicle traffic.
From rounded pea gravel for patios to angular crusher run for load-bearing bases, the right product depends on what the ground will do after a heavy rain. This page covers the sizes we stock and how to match them to your Hawkinsville property.
The single most-ordered gravel for Hawkinsville is Crusher Run, because it compacts into a solid base that holds up under the area's wet conditions. The other products below serve as alternatives for decorative or specialized jobs.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded, smooth surface that shifts underfoot. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Smooth, decorative, available in several sizes. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover, erosion control | Heavy stones that stay put on slopes. |
| Drain Rock | French drains, dry wells | Clean, angular rock that allows water to flow freely. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Fine particles lock together when wet and compacted. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Contains fines that bind the stone into a solid layer. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Engineered for heavy loads and repeated traffic. |
The table below recommends a specific gravel or rock product for five projects you might be planning around town. Depth suggestions assume typical use.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Dry creek bed | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches for visual mass and water flow. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | Compact 2 to 3 inches after wetting. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | 12 to 18 inches around the pipe. |
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches for weed suppression and appearance. |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches; larger stones resist washing. |
About 40 days a year drop below 32F in Hawkinsville, but snowfall is roughly 0 inches and ground freezing is not a significant factor. Without a hard freeze to lift the surface, drainage and washout are what decide how long the material lasts.
Soils mapped in the Hawkinsville area are commonly well drained, and the ground around Hawkinsville is in hydrologic group B, which means it takes water in at a moderate rate. Standard base depth is usually enough for most residential applications.
Because the area gets about 71 wet days a year (days with at least a tenth of an inch of rain), scheduling delivery onto firm ground matters. Avoid having a loaded dump truck drive over a saturated lawn or driveway.
Measuring your project area in square feet and choosing a depth in inches gives you the cubic volume. Multiply by the material's density per cubic yard to get tons. Use our material calculators to turn your dimensions into a tonnage estimate before you order.
Buying from Gravel Monkey is straightforward: order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address, handling 1 to 40+ tons. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and new customers can use the code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their first order.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). Orders must be placed at least 3 business days before your chosen date. Someone must be present during the window to accept the load. You receive an email confirmation and a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only once you approve that second email.
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Many contractors and homeowners order these companion materials on the same trip as their gravel or rock:
Start by measuring your project area in square feet and the desired depth in inches. Hawkinsville sees about 50 inches of precipitation each year, so drainage layers may be needed that affect total tonnage. Use our material calculators to enter your dimensions and get an estimate.
Delivery cost is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. In Pulaski County, where about 34 single-family homes were permitted in 2024, many new construction and landscaping projects order delivery to Hawkinsville addresses. The exact price depends on your distance from the supplier.
Orders must be placed at least 3 business days before your chosen delivery date. You select a delivery window at checkout: morning (7 to 12) or afternoon (12 to 5). Ensure someone is available during that window to accept the load.
Smaller sizes like 3/8" Pea Gravel are ideal for play areas and patios where a smooth surface is needed. Larger sizes like 2-4" River Rock work for erosion control and decorative beds. Crusher Run and Road Base contain fines that compact into a solid base. Each size serves a specific purpose in drainage, compaction, or appearance.
Ready to start your project? Order online by the ton, and we will deliver to your address in Hawkinsville. Compare all the sizes, choose your delivery window, and get your price at checkout. Visit our Hawkinsville page to get started.
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