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







Valley City gets about 22 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter when choosing gravel and rock. The right size and shape change whether a surface stays put or needs maintenance after heavy rain.
Small, angular stone locks together under compaction and resists shifting. Rounded pebbles move underfoot but drain fast. The product list below covers the most common choices for the area.
Crusher Run is the most ordered product for compacting bases, but the choice depends on the project. Every option shipped to Valley City is listed below.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, easy to spread. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Smooth, natural look for decorative cover. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover, erosion control | Stays in place on slopes. |
| Drain Rock | French drains, dry wells | Clean, angular, allows water flow. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths, patios that compact firm | Compacts to a hard, stable surface. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | Contains fines; locks tight when compacted. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty mix for traffic loads. |
Match the job to the material and the depth. The table below pairs common projects with the right product and a typical depth.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| French drain | Drain Rock | 12 inches around the pipe |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 to 4 inches compacted |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches deep |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 3 to 5 inches for visual effect |
| Landscape beds | 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | 2 to 3 inches as a top layer |
Valley City has about 181 days a year that drop below 32F. That long freeze means the ground moves as it freezes and thaws. A base layer of Crusher Run or Road Base needs to be deep enough to resist frost heave. The deeper the frost reaches, the thicker the compacted base should be.
Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. Snowfall of about 46 inches a year adds weight and plowing can scrape a loose surface. Choose a product that compacts well, like Decomposed Granite or Crusher Run, to keep the surface intact under snow removal.
Ground freezing here is deep and long, so the base layer depth is critical for anything that carries vehicles. A properly prepared base prevents sinking and cracking when the frost leaves the ground.
Volume is measured in cubic yards, and weight in tons. A standard driveway or path needs 4 to 6 inches of compacted base material. Use the Gravel Monkey material calculators to enter your length, width and depth and get the tonnage you need. Order by the ton; delivery pricing is shown at checkout by ZIP code.
Order online by the ton from our product pages. Delivery is priced by ZIP at checkout, and we ship in dump trucks carrying 1 to over 40 tons. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.
Your delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required. You get an email confirmation, then a second email with the scheduled window and a photo of the loaded material. Delivery only goes ahead after you approve that second email.
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Buyers in Valley City often order these materials in the same trip to finish the whole project.
Yes. With about 181 days a year below 32F, a thicker base of Crusher Run or Road Base helps resist frost heave. A deep, compacted layer keeps driveways and parking areas from cracking and settling as the ground freezes and thaws.
Yes. Valley City gets about 22 inches of precipitation a year, so water movement matters. Use Drain Rock in French drains and River Rock for dry creek beds to move water away from structures. Angular stone compacts and resists washing out better than rounded pebbles on slopes.
The driver dumps the load on the driveway, in the street, or as close to your requested spot as the truck can safely reach. You choose the delivery window and must be present or have someone there. The truck needs a road width of at least 12 feet.
Choose size based on the job. For a compacted base under vehicles, order Crusher Run or Road Base. For decorative paths that stay firm, use Decomposed Granite. For drainage, use Drain Rock. For erosion control on slopes, use 2-4" River Rock. For play areas or light ground cover, use 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel.
Compare the sizes on this page and use the material calculators to estimate your tonnage. Visit the Valley City hub to see all materials available. Place your order online, choose your delivery window, and get a load of gravel or rock delivered right to your address.
Gravel Monkey serves Valley City and the rest of Barnes County by dump truck. No local yard or pickup is needed; the truck comes to you.
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