Buy Crushed Stone in Prineville, Oregon

The delivered price of crushed stone in Prineville depends mostly on two things: the size you order and how far the truck has to travel. You order by the ton, and the delivery cost shows at checkout based on your ZIP code. There is no per-yard markup and no minimum order beyond one ton.

Prineville gets about 11 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage matters more than waterproofing when you choose a crushed stone size. Open graded products let water pass through quickly, while dense graded materials shed water and hold their shape.

Crushed Stone Sizes We Deliver to Prineville

We stock eight crushed stone products, each suitable for a different job. The table below shows what each size is best for and a key limitation.

Which Crushed Stone to Use for Common Prineville Projects

Five common projects in Prineville. The right crushed stone size depends on what the surface needs to do.

Prineville Weather and Ground Conditions Matter

Prineville has about 174 days a year below freezing. That long freeze cycle means the ground swells and shrinks repeatedly through the winter. Ground that freezes deep moves as it thaws, which is why the base layer matters more here than the top layer. A thick, well compacted crushed stone base resists that movement and keeps patios, driveways and foundations stable.

Frost penetrates deep in Crook County, often 18 inches or more. That depth pushes the base layer design: a minimum of 6 inches of crushed stone is typical under driveways, but deeper frost areas may call for 8 to 12 inches. The soil around Prineville is mapped as hydrologic group B, which takes in water at a moderate rate. That behavior means standard base depths usually handle drainage well, but if your site has heavy clay or altered fill, you may need extra base stone.

About 14 inches of snow falls each winter. Plowing a loose crushed stone surface can scrape the top layer off unless the stone is well compacted or topped with a finer, binding material.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need

You estimate tonnage by the cubic yard. One ton of crushed stone covers roughly 80 to 100 square feet at 3 inches deep, depending on the specific product. For a precise number, use our crushed stone calculator. Enter your square footage and the depth you plan to use, and it gives you the tonnage for each size.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey

You order online by the ton, pick your delivery date at checkout, and we bring the load in a dump truck to your address in Prineville. Loads range from 1 ton to 40 tons or more per truck. Delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout, and qualifying orders get free delivery. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 on your first order to save $50.

You choose a window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). We send an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead only after you approve that second email. Someone must be at the site during the window to receive the load.

Read more about how we work on our About Gravel Monkey page. See what customers say in our customer reviews. Full details on truck access, lead times and policies are on the delivery information page.

Other Materials That Pair with Crushed Stone

• Fill Dirt Use under crushed stone base to raise grade and improve drainage.
• Walkway Gravel A decorative top layer over compacted crushed stone base.
• Mulch Finish over crushed stone edging to suppress weeds around beds.
• Crushed Gravel Similar angularity; different parent rock and grading than crushed stone.
• Driveway Gravel Blended product designed for top wear course over a crushed stone base.
• Crushed Concrete Recycled alternative for base layers where crushed stone is the standard.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone Delivery in Prineville

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

Late spring through early fall is the best window. Prineville has about 174 days below freezing each year, and frozen ground makes compaction difficult and scheduling uncertain. Ordering in the warmer months gives you dry ground and predictable weather.

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

Soils mapped in the Prineville area are commonly in hydrologic group B, meaning they take water in at a moderate rate. That behavior usually means a standard base depth is sufficient. But site-specific conditions like fill or heavy clay can require more base stone.

How does delivery scheduling work after I order?

You choose a delivery date at checkout that is at least 3 business days away. You pick a window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). We send an email confirmation, then a second email with the window and a photo of your load. Delivery only happens after you approve that second email.

How is the delivery price calculated?

The delivery price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code distance from our supplier network. You see the exact delivery cost before placing the order. Minimum loads start at 1 ton, and qualifying orders receive free delivery.

Calculate Your Tonnage and Place an Order

Not sure how many tons you need? Use our crushed stone calculator to get an exact number. Then visit the Prineville page to start your order.

We also deliver crushed stone to nearby towns in Central Oregon.

• Redmond
• Culver
• Metolius
• Bend
• Madras
• Sisters
• La Pine