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







Onalaska gets about 52 inches of precipitation a year. That much rain means drainage should be part of your plan from the start. The right gravel and rock help water move where you want it to go.
Work can run most of the year in this climate, which makes scheduling the delivery the easy part. Whether you are building a base for a driveway or topping a path, you can order the material you need and have it brought straight to your address.
The most common request in Onalaska is 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel for patios and play areas. But every job also needs a solid foundation. Here are the products you can choose from.
| Product | What It's For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8" Natural Pea Gravel | Play areas, patios | Rounded and smooth, comfortable underfoot |
| River Rock | Beds, borders, dry creek beds | Various sizes for natural-looking landscapes |
| 2-4" River Rock | Larger decorative cover and erosion control | Stays in place on steep slopes and in drainage channels |
| Drain Rock | French drains and dry wells | Clean, angular rock that moves water fast |
| Decomposed Granite | Paths and patios that compact firm | Surface stays stable and looks natural |
| Crusher Run | Compacting base under everything | The foundation for patios, driveways, and walkways |
| Road Base | Lanes and pads that carry trucks | Heavy-duty base for vehicle traffic |
The project you are doing tells you which product to order and how deep to place it. Use this table as a starting point.
| Project | What to Order | Depth or Note |
|---|---|---|
| French drain | Drain Rock | Excavate trench, fill with Drain Rock, wrap in fabric |
| Erosion control on a slope | 2-4" River Rock | 4 to 6 inches thick on slope |
| Dry creek bed | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches of material |
| Path that stays firm | Decomposed Granite | 3 to 4 inches compacted |
| Landscape beds | River Rock | 2 to 3 inches to suppress weeds and hold moisture |
Onalaska gets about 52 inches of precipitation a year. That amount of rain makes drainage a priority. A deeper drainage layer under patios and paths prevents washout. About 67 days a year bring at least a tenth of an inch of rain, so scheduling the delivery onto firm ground is something to plan for.
About 28 days a year drop below 32F. That freeze-thaw cycle can move the ground, but the frost depth is not significant. Your base layer does not need to be as deep as in colder regions.
Soils mapped in the Onalaska area are commonly moderately well drained, which means you may need more base stone in low spots. The ground around here takes water in slowly and sheds a fair amount across the surface. That makes a deeper drainage layer a good investment.
Tonnage depends on the area, depth, and material. Use the material calculators on our site to enter your dimensions and get a close estimate. The calculator gives you a number you can rely on for ordering.
You place your order on the website. At checkout, you pick your delivery date (at least 3 business days out) and a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. You provide a phone number so we can confirm. We send you an email with the scheduled window and a photo of the load. The delivery only goes ahead once you approve that email.
Orders are delivered by dump truck to your address. Loads run from 1 to 40+ tons. On qualifying orders, delivery is free. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 on your first order to get $50 off. Read more on the About Gravel Monkey page, see Customer reviews, and check Delivery information for full policy.
Yes. Onalaska receives about 52 inches of rain per year, so choosing a material that handles water is critical. Products like Drain Rock and 2-4 River Rock are designed to move water away from structures.
The freeze season is short, with about 28 days below 32F. The ground does not freeze deeply, so you do not need an unusually deep base layer. Standard base depths work fine here.
Yes. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 on your first order to get $50 off. No minimum order size is required.
After you order, you select a delivery date at least 3 business days later. You choose a window: morning 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon 12 pm to 5 pm. We require a valid phone number to confirm. You receive an email with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. The delivery proceeds only after you approve that email. You must be present during the window.
Whether you need a base for a driveway, a decorative layer for landscape beds, or a drainage solution for a French drain, the right material is a click away. Order online and have it delivered to your address. Visit the Onalaska gravel and rock page for more information.
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