Buy Crushed Stone in Spearfish, South Dakota

Ordering crushed stone for a project in Spearfish means deciding how much you need and where you want the dump truck to drop it. You pick the spot, and the driver puts the load in one pile on that location.

Because Spearfish gets about 25 inches of precipitation a year, drainage and washout planning matter for any surface that uses crushed stone. A well prepared base layer helps keep the material in place during heavy rain.

Crushed Stone Sizes for Projects in Spearfish

The material divides into base stone for support and finish stone for appearance or bedding. Each size serves a specific role in construction or landscaping.

Choosing the Right Crushed Stone for Your Spearfish Job

For a long lasting project, match the stone size to the depth and function. The table below shows common jobs and what to order.

How Spearfish Weather Affects Crushed Stone Work

Lawrence County permitted about 203 single-family homes in 2024, so new construction is creating demand for crushed stone. But the local climate puts limits on the work calendar.

About 157 days a year drop below 32F in Spearfish, which means the ground freezes deep and long. That freeze-thaw cycle moves soil and can shift an improperly built base. Soil mapped in the Spearfish area is commonly well drained, so typical base depths work for most projects.

Hard freezes shape the calendar here, so base work is easier to get right from late spring through fall. The ground around Spearfish is in hydrologic group B, which means it takes water in at a moderate rate, so standard base depth is usually enough for drainage.

How Much Crushed Stone You Need for Your Spearfish Project

Crushed stone is sold by the ton, and the amount you need depends on the area and the depth of the layer. Use our crushed stone calculator to estimate tonnage based on your project dimensions. The calculator gives a starting number; you can adjust at checkout if needed.

Ordering Crushed Stone from Gravel Monkey in Spearfish

Gravel Monkey is a national aggregate broker, so you order online and a dump truck delivers to your address in Spearfish. There is no yard to visit. You choose the product and the quantity in tons, and the price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code.

Delivery loads range from 1 ton to more than 40 tons. The delivery date must be at least 3 business days after the order date, and you pick a window: morning (7 am to 12 pm) or afternoon (12 pm to 5 pm). You get an email confirmation, then a second email closer to the date with the exact window and a photo of the material being loaded. The order goes through only after you approve that second email.

For your first order, use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off. Learn more about delivery information, check customer reviews, or read about Gravel Monkey.

Other Materials to Pair with Crushed Stone in Spearfish

• Crushed Gravel Works as a top layer over crushed stone for driveways.
• Driveway Gravel A blended material often used as the final surface on stone base.
• Crushed Concrete A recycled alternative for base layers where crushed stone would be used.
• Mulch Spreads over crushed stone pathways or around plantings for weed suppression.
• Gravel & Rock Rounded river rock for decorative use on top of a crushed stone base.
• Fill Dirt Used to raise grade before layering crushed stone for a stable foundation.

Frequently Asked Questions about Crushed Stone in Spearfish

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

The best window is late spring through fall, when the ground is thawed and easy to work. Spearfish has about 157 freezing days a year, so winter deliveries can be tricky because frozen ground does not compact well. Ordering in the warmer months also makes it easier to schedule the delivery onto firm ground.

What is the smallest load of crushed stone you deliver to Spearfish?

We deliver loads as small as 1 ton, and the price is calculated at checkout based on your ZIP code. Spearfish has about 53 wet days a year, so scheduling a small load on a dry day helps avoid soft ground issues at the drop site.

How does delivery scheduling work after I order?

You choose a delivery date at least 3 business days after the order and pick a morning or afternoon window. You receive an email confirmation and then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only proceeds after you approve that second email, and you must be available during the window.

What surface does the truck need to reach the drop point?

The truck needs a road or driveway at least 12 feet wide to reach the drop spot. The driver will place the load as close to the requested spot as safely possible. If access is blocked or the ground is too soft, a missed delivery or redelivery fee can apply.

Start Your Crushed Stone Project in Spearfish

Ordering online is simple: pick your stone, enter how many tons, and select your delivery date. Visit the Spearfish hub page to start your order or learn more about delivery options.

Gravel Monkey also serves these nearby locations with crushed stone delivery.

• Deadwood
• Lead
• Belle Fourche
• Sturgis
• Sundance
• Piedmont
• Summerset
• Hill City
• Rapid City
• Box Elder