Buy Crushed Stone in Bemidji, Minnesota

The delivered price of crushed stone depends on the size you order and how far the truck travels from the regional pit to your address. You do not pay for a yard, overhead or a salesperson.

Bemidji gets about 27 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning matters when you pick a stone size and base depth.

Crushed Stone Sizes Available for Delivery in Bemidji

Each size suits a different layer of construction. A smaller stone locks tight for a paver base; a larger stone handles heavy loads and erosion. Use the table to match the product to the job.

Which Crushed Stone to Use for Common Bemidji Projects

Pick a product based on the surface you are building and the load it will carry. The table below lists five typical jobs and the recommended stone size.

How Bemidji Weather and Frost Affect Your Crushed Stone Order

About 58 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means you want firm ground on delivery day to avoid rutting from the truck tires. Schedule the drop onto a dry, stable surface.

Bemidji sees about 187 days a year below 32F. The work window for crushed stone projects runs roughly from May through October. Outside that window, you risk the ground freezing before the stone settles.

Snowfall averages about 49 inches a year. A crushed stone driveway can be damaged by plowing if the base is too thin. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. Ground freezing here is deep and long, so the base layer needs extra depth to prevent frost heave from shifting the surface. Plan for a thicker subbase if you want the driveway to stay flat year after year.

Estimating How Much Crushed Stone You Need in Bemidji

Crushed stone is sold by the ton. Measure the length, width and planned depth of your project area, then enter those numbers into the crushed stone calculator on our site. The calculator converts volume to tons for every product listed above. It accounts for compaction, so the number you get is close to the delivered quantity.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey in Bemidji

Order online by the ton. At checkout, enter your ZIP code to see the delivered price. We deliver by dump truck to your address in loads from 1 to 40+ tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders, and first-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off the first order.

You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning, 7 am to 12 pm, or afternoon, 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required so the driver can confirm the drop. You will get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Someone must be present at the site during the window. If access is blocked or nobody is there, a redelivery fee may apply.

For full details, see our About Gravel Monkey page, delivery information, and customer reviews.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone in Bemidji

Several other materials work alongside crushed stone for a complete job. Each link leads to that product's page.

• Sand, Used under crushed stone as a leveling layer or in paver joints.
• Fill Dirt, Fills low spots before the crushed stone base goes down.
• Mulch, Topped over crushed stone pathways for a finished look and weed control.
• Crushed Gravel, Alternative base material that is more rounded but still angular.
• Driveway Gravel, A blended product designed specifically for driveways.
• Crushed Concrete, Recycled material that can substitute for crushed stone in some bases.

Frequently Asked Questions About Crushed Stone Delivery in Bemidji

When is the best time of year to order crushed stone in Bemidji?

The best time is late spring through early fall, because about 187 days a year drop below 32F. Frozen ground makes compaction harder and can cause the stone to settle unevenly. May to October gives you reliable working conditions.

Does the soil around Bemidji change how much crushed stone I need?

Yes. Ground freezing here is deep and long, so the base layer should be thicker than in warmer climates to prevent frost heave. You may need 8 to 12 inches of crushed stone for a driveway instead of 6 to 8. The frost depth in Beltrami County can exceed 4 feet, which means the subbase must handle movement.

How does delivery scheduling work after I order?

You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning or afternoon. A few days before the date, we send an email with the window and a photo of the material being loaded. You must approve that email. The driver calls the phone number you provide to confirm access. Your order cannot be cancelled after you approve the load.

Where will the driver put the load?

The driver will dump the crushed stone as close to the spot you specified as safely possible. You need a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck to reach the site. If access is tight, the crew unloads at the nearest safe point. You should be present to direct the drop.

Get a Delivered Price for Crushed Stone in Bemidji

Your ZIP code determines the delivered price per ton. Visit our Bemidji stone delivery page to start an order. Enter your address and quantity, and we will show you the total before you commit.

We also deliver to nearby towns:

• Cass Lake
• Bagley
• Nevis
• Park Rapids
• Fosston
• Longville
• Menahga
• Deer River
• Mahnomen
• Cohasset