River Rock
River Rock is a durable, good-looking choice for driveways, paths, and landscape beds. Delivered in bulk with per-ton pricing and same or next-day delivery.
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Typical depths: paths 2 to 3 in, driveways/patios 4 to 6 in, drainage or backfill 12+ in.
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- Size1 - 3"
- Weight2700 lb/yd³
- ColorMixed natural
- Sold byton
About River Rock
Naturally rounded or screened for visual appeal, used wherever appearance matters as much as function: garden beds, paths, water features, dog runs, and exposed patio surfaces.
| Material | River Rock |
|---|---|
| Category | Decorative |
| Stone size | 1 - 3" |
| Weight | 2700 lb/yd³ |
| Color | Mixed natural |
| Sold by | the ton |
How much will you need?
One ton of River Rock covers roughly:
120 sq ftat 2" deep
80 sq ftat 3" deep
60 sq ftat 4" deep
Tons ↔ cubic yards for River Rock
1 cubic yard of River Rock weighs about 2,700 lb ≈ 1.35 tons. One ton covers roughly 0.74 cubic yards.
| Cubic yards → tons | Tons → cubic yards |
|---|---|
| 1 yd³ ≈ 1.35 tons | 2 tons ≈ 1.48 yd³ |
| 2 yd³ ≈ 2.7 tons | 5 tons ≈ 3.7 yd³ |
| 3 yd³ ≈ 4.05 tons | 10 tons ≈ 7.41 yd³ |
| 5 yd³ ≈ 6.75 tons | 20 tons ≈ 14.81 yd³ |
| 10 yd³ ≈ 13.5 tons |
Figures are approximate: moisture and compaction change weight.
How to install River Rock
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Edge the area
Steel, plastic, or stone edging keeps loose decorative gravel from migrating.
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Clear & level
Remove sod, grade flat, and lay landscape fabric to suppress weeds.
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Spread to depth
2-3" finished depth is standard, going deeper for dog runs or high-traffic paths.
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Top up annually
Pea gravel and river rock settle ~10-15% per year; plan one re-dressing each spring.
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Tiffany O. ·
Dog run and side yard
Two tons went into the dog run on the side of the house where grass never survived. The rock is smooth enough that the dogs do not mind walking on it, and it rinses off clean with the hose. No dust or smell at all. Driver called about half an hour out and put the pile exactly where the cones were.
Devin M. ·
Nice rock, big minimum
Nice looking stone in the one to three inch range, smooth and rounded like it should be. I only needed about a half ton for a dry creek feature but the minimum was a full ton, so I have a small pile left behind the shed. Not the end of the world. It drains well where I laid it and does not shift much underfoot. Delivery was right on schedule.
Naomi C. ·
Dry creek bed
Built a dry creek to move runoff away from the patio and used 4 tons of this river rock. Water flows through it nicely and it stays clean after rain instead of getting muddy. Spread easy with a rake since the pieces are rounded. The truck handled our tight cul-de-sac turn without a problem and dropped it right at the curb like I asked.
Stacy G. ·
Beautiful in the beds
Got 3 tons of river rock for the beds along the front of the house and around the downspouts. The mix of colors is really pretty, tans and grays with some reddish pieces, and it looks great with the black landscape fabric underneath. Driver called ahead and set the pile on the tarp so cleanup was nothing. Very happy with how it turned out.