Buy Crushed Stone in Oregon City, Oregon

Oregon City gets about 50 inches of precipitation a year. That rainfall makes drainage the biggest factor when you choose a crushed stone size for a driveway, a base layer, or a French drain. The wrong stone can wash out or settle unevenly in wet conditions.

Crushed stone locks together under load, which helps it stay put in the ground around Oregon City. The right depth and the right size keep your project stable through the wet season and beyond.

Crushed stone sizes available for Oregon City deliveries

Most buyers in the area start with 3/4" Crushed Stone for base layers and drainage. The other sizes work for specific jobs, from a paver setting bed to heavy erosion control.

Which crushed stone to order for common jobs in Oregon City

Pick the product by the job. This table matches five typical projects to the stone that handles the local drainage load best.

Rain, frost, and soil in the Oregon City area

Oregon City sees about 100 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Scheduling the delivery onto firm ground matters because the soil stays wet through much of the winter. The ground around Oregon City is in hydrologic group C, which means it takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. A deeper drainage layer earns its place in any project where water runs toward a structure.

Freezing days here average about 39 days a year below 32F, but the ground freezing is not a significant factor for crushed stone. Snowfall is about 3 inches a year, which can cause plowing damage to a loose surface. Without a hard freeze to lift the surface, drainage and washout are what decide how long the material lasts.

Clackamas County permitted about 743 single-family homes in 2024. That new construction creates demand for crushed stone for driveways, base work, and utility trenches. The same conditions that affect a new foundation also affect a new gravel driveway.

How to figure out how much crushed stone you need

You order crushed stone by the ton. The volume you need depends on the square footage of the area and the depth of the layer. Use the crushed stone calculator at Gravel Monkey to enter your project dimensions and get an estimate in tons. That number tells you what to put in the shopping cart.

Ordering crushed stone from Gravel Monkey

You place your order online by the ton. The delivery price is calculated by ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address in Oregon City, with loads from 1 to 40+ tons available. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off your first order.

The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. You choose a morning window (7 am to 12 pm) or an afternoon window (12 pm to 5 pm). A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation when the order is placed, 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. You or someone you nominate needs to be at the site during the window. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can, as long as the site has a road width of at least 12 feet.

Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker that sources from regional suppliers. The exact product, size, and color can vary by region with local quarry output. Product photos are a general visual reference. For more on how the company works, see the About Gravel Monkey page. Read customer reviews and check the delivery information page for full details on cancellations, rescheduling, and claims.

Other materials to pair with crushed stone in Oregon City

Many buyers order other materials for the same job. Here are the items most often used alongside crushed stone.

• Walkway Gravel, A decorative top layer over a crushed stone base for paths.
• Fill Dirt, Builds up low spots before the crushed stone base goes down.
• Topsoil, Finish grade soil after base work is done.
• Crushed Gravel, An angular alternative to crushed stone, different parent rock and grading.
• Driveway Gravel, A surface gravel that can top a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled base material that compacts similarly to crushed stone.

Frequently asked questions about crushed stone in Oregon City

How many wet days a year should I plan a crushed stone delivery around in Oregon City?

Oregon City sees about 100 days a year with at least a tenth of an inch of rain. Plan your delivery for a dry stretch so the ground is firm enough for the truck and the stone can be spread without turning into mud.

Does the ground in Oregon City freeze hard enough to change when I should order?

The ground freezing here is not a significant factor. Oregon City averages about 39 freezing days a year, but that is not enough to lift the surface. You can order crushed stone year-round without worrying about frost heave.

How deep should the layer be for a job that carries vehicles?

A driveway that carries cars and trucks needs a base layer of 4 to 6 inches of crushed stone. The depth depends on the subgrade condition and the expected load. A heavier vehicle or a soft subgrade may need 6 inches or more.

Does the stone size change how well it compacts?

Yes. Smaller stone, like 3/8" Crushed Stone, compacts into a dense, tight surface. Larger stone, like 3/4" or #57, leaves more air voids and drains better. The right size depends on whether you need drainage or compaction.

Order crushed stone for your Oregon City project today

You know the local conditions and the stone that works best. Now you need to figure out the tonnage. Head to the Oregon City crushed stone page to get started or use the calculator above.

Gravel Monkey delivers to the whole city and the rest of Clackamas County. Pick your product, choose your delivery window, and the truck shows up.

Nearby crushed stone delivery areas

• West Linn
• Gladstone
• Clackamas
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• Sherwood
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