Buy Gravel & Rock in Riverton, Wyoming

Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts. Riverton gets about 9 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage and washout planning matter for every gravel job. Ordering early in the dry season gives the ground time to settle before winter.

Contractors and homeowners in Riverton buy gravel and rock by the ton for driveways, paths, and landscape work. The material is delivered by dump truck straight to the address.

Gravel and Rock Products for Riverton Jobs

Crusher Run is the starting point for compacting base under driveways and parking areas. The table below lists all gravel and rock products available for Riverton delivery.

Which Gravel Product for Common Riverton Projects

Match your project to the right product and depth using the table below.

Riverton Climate and Soil Considerations for Gravel and Rock

Riverton gets about 9 inches of precipitation a year, so washout planning is part of every gravel job. With about 23 wet days a year, schedule deliveries onto firm ground. About 182 freezing days a year narrow the work window and cause the ground to move, which can shift a loose surface.

Snowfall runs about 44 inches a year, and plowing can damage a loose gravel surface. Deep and long ground freezing here means the base layer needs to be thick enough to resist frost heave. Soils mapped in the Riverton area are commonly well drained, so you may need less base stone under the surface layer than in heavy clay areas. Spring thaw is the wet part of the year for driveways, and it is when a thin base shows up as ruts.

Ground around Riverton is in hydrologic group B, which means it takes water in at a moderate rate. Standard base depth is usually enough for drainage.

Calculating How Much Gravel and Rock You Need

Order by the ton. The amount depends on the area and the depth you plan. Use our material calculators to get a tonnage estimate for your Riverton project.

Ordering Gravel and Rock Delivery in Riverton from Gravel Monkey

Order online by the ton. Delivery is priced by your ZIP code at checkout. Loads run from one ton to over 40 tons per dump truck. Free delivery applies on qualifying orders. First-time customers can use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order.

Choose a delivery window at checkout: morning from 7 am to 12 pm or afternoon from 12 pm to 5 pm. A valid phone number is required to confirm the delivery. You get an email confirmation when the order is placed, then a second email closer to the date with the scheduled window and a photo of the material being loaded. Delivery only goes ahead once you approve that second email. Someone must be available at the site during the delivery window. The site needs a road width of at least 12 feet for the truck. About Gravel Monkey. Read customer reviews. See delivery information for full terms.

Pairing Gravel and Rock with Other Materials

Buy the materials for the whole job in one order. These products pair well with gravel and rock.

• Crushed Gravel, A compacting option for areas where rounded gravel lacks stability.
• Crushed Concrete, A recycled base material that hardens like rock over time.
• Topsoil, Use under landscape rock for planting beds.
• Walkway Gravel, Smaller, cleaner gravel for paths.
• Crushed Stone, Angular stone for base and drainage applications.
• Sand, For bedding pavers or mixing with decomposed granite.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many tons of gravel and rock do I need for my project?

The amount depends on the area and depth you plan. Riverton gets about 9 inches of precipitation a year, so drainage planning affects how deep your base should be, which changes the tonnage. Use our material calculators to get an estimate for your project.

How much does gravel and rock delivery cost in Riverton?

Delivery cost is calculated by your ZIP code at checkout. Soil mapping shows the Riverton area has well-drained soils, which may affect base depth but not the delivery price. Check the checkout tool for your address's price.

How do I stop it spreading past the edges?

Install edging along the borders. Metal, plastic, or stone edging holds gravel and rock in place. For walkways and driveways, compacted base material also helps contain the surface layer.

Do I need landscape fabric under it?

Landscape fabric is useful under decorative rock to separate it from soil and limit weed growth. For base layers under driveways and paths, fabric is optional. It does not prevent frost heave or structural movement.

Order Gravel and Rock Delivered to Your Riverton Address

Order online by the ton and get a delivered price for your address. We deliver by dump truck from a nearby supplier. Use code FIRSTTIMER50 for $50 off a first order. Visit the Riverton hub page to start your order.

We also deliver gravel and rock to nearby areas:

• Lander
• Thermopolis