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







Steele County's rural lanes and in-town lots see plenty of gravel use for driveways, paths, beds and drainage. Blooming Prairie gets about 36 inches of precipitation a year, so planning drainage into any project matters more than you might think.
Whether you are laying a new lane, building a dry bed or topping a flower border, Gravel Monkey delivers bulk loads of gravel and rock to your address. One order covers everything from decorative pebbles to compacting base.
Sort through the size, shape and use of each product. We stock a selection that fits most jobs you would tackle around a Steele County property.
| Product | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth surface. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Natural stone in various sizes. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Holds position on slopes. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Angular stone that moves water. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Fines lock together under weight. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Crushed stone with dust for stability. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty mix for traffic loads. |
Match your project to the right material. This table shows which gravel and rock to choose for typical jobs.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Erosion control on a slope | River Rock | Large pieces hold soil in place. |
| Dry creek bed | 2-4" River Rock | Gap between stones allows water flow. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Angular rock creates void space. |
| Landscape beds | 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Smooth surface that feels good underfoot. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | Compacts to a hard, stable surface. |
Steele County permitted about 24 single-family homes in 2024, a county figure that points to new lots needing driveways, paths and drainage. Blooming Prairie's 44 inches of snowfall each year means plow blades can scrape a loose surface, so a compacted base layer matters more than the top stone.
About 165 days a year drop below freezing here. Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer. Soils mapped in the Blooming Prairie area are commonly moderately well drained, so you may need more or less base stone under the surface layer depending on your exact spot.
The ground around Blooming Prairie is in dual hydrologic group B/D. Where it is drained it takes water at a moderate rate; where it is not, it takes water very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. That means drainage and a deeper base matter more here than elsewhere. Plan your project with that in mind.
Use our material calculators to estimate the tonnage you need based on area and depth. The calculator accounts for compaction and coverage differences between products like pea gravel and crusher run.
Order online by the ton, and delivery is priced by your ZIP at checkout. Loads run from one ton to 40 or more, arriving in a dump truck to your address. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and first-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off.
Choose a delivery date at least 3 business days out and pick a morning or afternoon window. You must be present or have someone there to accept the load. Learn more on our About Gravel Monkey page, Customer reviews page, and Delivery information page.
Gravel and rock work well with these other bulk materials for the same job.
Yes, we deliver to Blooming Prairie and the surrounding area. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order, and you choose a morning or afternoon window.
Delivery cost is calculated by ZIP code at checkout. First-time customers get $50 off with code FIRSTTIMER50, and free delivery is available on qualifying orders.
No. You or a nominated person must be present during the delivery window. If no one is there, a redelivery fee may apply and the order is not refunded.
Smaller stones like pea gravel work for patios and play areas, while larger river rock and drain rock handle drainage and erosion. Crusher run and road base are designed to compact into a solid foundation.
Whether you are building a new driveway or refreshing a flower bed, Gravel Monkey delivers bulk gravel and rock to your property. Visit our Blooming Prairie hub to get started.
We also deliver to nearby communities.
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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