Walkway Gravel ordered online by the ton. A dump truck delivers to your South Dakota address and unloads right where you point.





Order walkway gravel by the ton from Gravel Monkey and get it delivered to your address anywhere in South Dakota. You pick the delivery window at checkout, and we send a dump truck with your load.
Walkway gravel is a durable surface for paths and patios that drains well and holds up to traffic. In South Dakota, the freeze-thaw cycle makes base stability critical, so choose the right depth and material for your project.
Not every walkway gravel suits every job. The table below matches each product to its best use and notes where it falls short.
| Product | Best for | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Walkway Gravel | General path and walkway surfacing | Not for driveways or heavy vehicle loads. |
| 3/8" Walkway Gravel | Small, even, easy to walk on | Can wash out on steep slopes without proper edging. |
| 3/4" Walkway Gravel | Wider garden paths that see wheelbarrows | Too rough for bare feet or play areas. |
| 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | Informal paths and side yards | Not compact enough for a stable patio base. |
| 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | Decorative edging and dry creek borders | Loose underfoot; not suitable for walking paths. |
Each project type demands a specific product and depth. Use this table as a starting point before you order.
| Project | What to order | Depth or note |
|---|---|---|
| Garden path | 3/8" Walkway Gravel | 2 to 3 inches after compaction |
| Play area surfacing | 3/8" Walkway Gravel | 4 inches for safety; check fall height |
| Patio base | 3/4" Walkway Gravel | 4 to 6 inches compacted |
| Dry creek edge | 2"-3" Walkway Gravel | Single layer for appearance |
| Side-yard walkway | 1"-1 1/2" Walkway Gravel | 3 inches for stability |
Across the cities we deliver to in South Dakota, annual precipitation runs from about 20 to 29 inches. The number of days below 32 degrees Fahrenheit ranges from 157 to 181 per year. Most of the state sits in the severe band for ground freezing, which means a thin or unstable base will heave and settle as the ground thaws.
Thaw softens the ground for a stretch each spring, which is when a thin layer shifts underfoot. The most common soil types across our served cities belong to hydrologic groups C and B. These soils drain moderately well but require a deeper base of compacted gravel to stay firm through freeze cycles and spring thaw.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation runs a spring load-restriction program each year. The restrictions limit truck weights on certain roads during thaw, which can affect delivery timing. Your quoted delivery window accounts for any active restrictions at your address.
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across South Dakota. We serve these cities for walkway gravel orders:
Gravel Monkey delivers to addresses across South Dakota, not only the cities listed here.
Walkway gravel is sold by the ton, and the volume you need depends on the area to cover and the depth you choose. Use our material calculators to convert square footage and depth into tonnage before you order.
Ordering walkway gravel is straightforward: you buy by the ton online, and the price shows at checkout based on your ZIP code. Loads run from 1 to 40+ tons delivered by dump truck to your address. Free delivery is available on qualifying orders, and new customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off their 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 to confirm the delivery, and you get an email confirmation with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery goes ahead once you approve that second email.
You or someone you nominate must be present during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. If access is restricted, the crew unloads as close to the requested spot as they safely can. Read more on our Delivery information page, check About Gravel Monkey, and see what customers say on our Customer reviews page.
In addition to walkway gravel, Gravel Monkey supplies these materials across South Dakota:
Yes. The South Dakota Department of Transportation runs a spring load-restriction program that can temporarily limit truck weights on certain roads during thaw. Our system accounts for any active restrictions when scheduling your delivery, so the quoted window should hold.
Where you are in the state affects the base depth you need. Across the cities we serve, annual precipitation runs from about 20 to 29 inches, and freezing days range from 157 to 181 per year. In severe frost areas and on hydrologic group C or B soils, a deeper compacted base prevents heaving.
Yes. New customers can use the promo code FIRSTTIMER50 to save $50 on their first order of walkway gravel.
Walkway gravel is sold by the ton. The price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code and the quantity you order. You can use the material calculator on our site to estimate how many tons your project needs.
Your address and the tonnage you need determine the delivered price. Enter your ZIP and quantity on the South Dakota walkway gravel page to see your total at checkout.
See the delivered price for your address and order walkway gravel by the ton online. Loads run from 1 to over 40 tons, with free delivery on qualifying orders.
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