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







If you are laying a path or building a dry creek bed in Riddle, the right gravel and rock starts with the base layer. Crusher Run or Road Base under a surface of River Rock or 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel gives you a result that holds up.
Riddle gets about 36 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter from the start. Choosing the right materials and depth keeps your project from turning into a muddy mess.
The line between a compacting base stone and a decorative finish stone is the first decision you make. Below are the options we deliver to your address, each suited to a different part of the job.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth underfoot. A topcoat people like to walk on. |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Natural stone in varied sizes. Holds its place in decorative layouts. |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Heavier stone that resists washing away on slopes. |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular rock that leaves gaps for water to move through. |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Rocks fines that pack into a hard, stable surface. |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | A mix of crushed stone and dust. The go-to sub-base material. |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty base built for load bearing. |
Think of it as a budget option versus a long-term option. A compacting base like Crusher Run costs less upfront and works under any surface stone. A thicker layer of decorative rock may save you from adding base later, but it costs more per inch.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches. Weight holds against runoff. |
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches. Blocks weeds and looks natural. |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 inches compacted. Needs a Crusher Run base if the soil is soft. |
| French drain | Drain Rock | Filled to trench depth. Wrap in fabric to stop silt. |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock mixed with 2-4" River Rock | Varying depths. Larger rock on top for looks. |
About 84 days a year in Riddle bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain. That means scheduling your delivery onto firm ground is a real consideration. A wet yard on delivery day can make the truck sink or leave ruts.
The ground around Riddle is in hydrologic group D, which means it takes water in very slowly, so most rain runs across the surface. That runoff makes drainage and a deeper base more important here than in other areas. Soils mapped in the Riddle area are commonly poorly drained, which reinforces the need for a good base layer under your surface stone.
Only about 33 days a year drop below 32F. That freeze-thaw cycle can move the ground and unsettle a loose surface, but ground freezing itself is not a significant factor here. Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part.
Tonnage depends on the area you are covering and the depth you choose. Use our material calculators to estimate the right amount before you order. Overestimating by a little is safer than running short mid-job.
Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker. We do not have a yard in Riddle. You order online by the ton, and we price delivery by your ZIP code at checkout. A dump truck brings the load to your address. Typical loads range from 1 to 40-plus tons, and free delivery applies on qualifying orders. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 to get $50 off your first order.
You choose a delivery window at checkout: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date. A valid phone number is required, and you or someone you nominate must be at the site during the window. About Gravel Monkey has more on how we work. Customer reviews and delivery information are also available on the site.
Gravel and rock often work best with a companion material. Here are other options we deliver to Riddle that go with it.
Not significantly. Only about 33 days a year drop below 32F. The freeze-thaw cycles can move the ground and settle granular materials, but because ground freezing is not a major factor here, your base layer depth does not need to be deeper than standard recommendations. A good compacted base of Crusher Run or Road Base is enough.
Yes. Riddle gets around 36 inches of precipitation a year, and the ground is in hydrologic group D, meaning water runs across the surface rather than soaking in. That makes washout a real risk on slopes unless you use a heavier stone like 2-4" River Rock and a deeper base. Drainage planning should be part of every project.
Yes. Smaller angular stone like Decomposed Granite or Crusher Run compacts very well because the particles lock together. Larger rounded stone like River Rock does not compact the same way; it stays loose and is better for decorative use. If you need a firm surface, choose an angular base stone and a fine top layer.
Landscape fabric is not required, but it helps in three ways: it blocks weeds from growing through the stone, it prevents the gravel from mixing with the soil below, and it improves drainage in some setups. For paths and beds where you want low maintenance, fabric is a good addition. For a compacted base like a driveway, skip the fabric so the stone locks into the soil.
You order the material you need, choose a delivery window, and the dump truck shows up. That is the whole process. Start by browsing the product list on the Riddle hub page.
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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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