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







Contractors order gravel and rock by knowing the job specs and the load they need. Homeowners often start with a project and then figure out the size and type. Baton Rouge gets about 66 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matters for both groups.
Whether you are laying a pad for equipment or a path for foot traffic, the right product starts with understanding what each size does. The table below lists the most common options we deliver in Baton Rouge.
Gravel and rock come in sizes from fine crushed material up to large decorative stone. Choose based on how you want the surface to behave: compacted for stability, open for drainage, or decorative for appearance.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth underfoot |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Multiple sizes available |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Handles heavy runoff |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular, allows water flow |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Stable surface when compacted |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Contains fines for solid foundation |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy load support |
Match your project to the product that solves the weak point: washout, soft ground, or foot traffic. This table shows five typical jobs and the gravel or rock that works best.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches deep over fabric |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 4 inches compacted |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Fill trench completely |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock or 2-4" River Rock | 3 to 4 inches deep |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 6 inches minimum |
About 78 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is important so the truck can reach the drop point without rutting. Without a hard freeze to lift the surface, drainage and washout are what decide how long the material lasts.
Around 19 days a year drop below 32F. That narrows the work window for compacting base layers, because cold ground does not settle as well. Soils mapped in the Baton Rouge area are commonly somewhat poorly drained, so you likely need more base stone under the surface layer to keep the gravel or rock from pushing into soft subsoil. Ground in the area is in dual hydrologic group C/D; where it is drained it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface, and where it is not drained it takes water in very slowly. Drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere.
The amount you need depends on the area and the depth you choose. Our material calculators let you enter length, width and depth to get a tonnage estimate in seconds. Use them before ordering so the load matches the job.
Order online by the ton. Enter your ZIP at checkout to see the delivered price before you commit. We send a dump truck to your address with loads from 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and first-time buyers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off. Choose a delivery window: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. Someone must be at the site during the window. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey, Customer reviews and Delivery information pages.
Yes. We deliver gravel and rock to Baton Rouge and nearby communities in East Baton Rouge Parish. The county permitted about 1,770 single-family homes in 2024, so we regularly supply new construction sites. The delivery area includes most addresses in the parish and beyond.
The delivered price is calculated at checkout based on the material, the tonnage and your ZIP code. Baton Rouge gets about 66 inches of rain a year, so drainage planning is part of the job, but the cost is shown before you commit. No hidden fees.
Depth depends on the use. Walkways need 3 to 4 inches of compacted material. Driveways need 6 to 8 inches of base plus a top layer. French drains require enough depth to cover the pipe and allow water flow. Our product pages and the calculator give guidance for each material.
The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet. The driver will not drive on soft lawns or steep slopes. If access is tight, we unload as close as safe. You are responsible for confirming the property can take a heavy truck.
Pick the product that matches your project, enter the tonnage, and see the delivered price at checkout. We deliver to Baton Rouge and the surrounding area. Start your order on the Baton Rouge hub 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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