Our River Rock – Basic Gray is a naturally semi-rounded decorative stone featuring soft gray tones with occasional hints of red and charcoal. Sourced from local riverbeds, this medium-sized rock is ideal for landscape accents projects in Vacaville, dry creek beds installs in Fairfield, drainage swales, and low-maintenance ground covers projects in Marin.
 
Its natural rounded edge, water-washed texture also makes it an attractive and functional solution for both residential and commercial landscapes in Napa, Bencia, and Novato that require durability, erosion control, and natural aesthetics.
 
Common Applications:
Dry creek beds and swales
Drainage areas and French drains
Decorative borders and landscape accents
Ground cover around trees, plants, and pathways
Weed suppression with weed barrier fabric
 
Product Features:
Sizes: Approximately 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, 3/4-inch or 1-1/2-inch diameter
Naturally rounded and semi-smooth texture
Durable and long-lasting
Neutral gray tones blend with most landscapes
Sold by the cubic yard
 
Coverage Per Cubic Yard
~ 150 sq ft 2" depth
~ 75 sq ft 4" depth
 
Delivery Available To All:
Marin County
Sonoma County
Napa County
Solano County
Contra Costa County
 
 
Frequently Asked Questions - River Rock Basic Gray
1. What is River Rock – Basic Gray typically used for?
River Rock – Basic Gray is ideal for dry creek beds, drainage swales, French drains, decorative borders, landscape accents, and low-maintenance ground cover projects. Its semi-rounded shape makes it perfect for both functional drainage and aesthetic installations in residential or commercial landscapes.
 
2. How much area does one cubic yard of River Rock cover?
Coverage varies by installation depth:
~150 sq ft at 2 inches deep
~75 sq ft at 4 inches deep
These estimates help determine the exact quantity needed for projects like pathways, creek beds, and planter areas.
 
3. What sizes are available for the Basic Gray River Rock?
This stone is available in ¼-inch, ⅜-inch, ¾-inch, and 1½-inch sizes. Smaller sizes work well for drainage and filler areas, while larger sizes are preferred for decorative borders, dry stream beds, and erosion-control features.
 
4. Does this river rock help with drainage and erosion control?
Yes. River Rock – Basic Gray is naturally water-washed and semi-rounded, allowing excellent water flow. It is commonly used for French drains, drainage swales, and erosion-control channels, especially in areas with heavy runoff.
 
5. Where do you deliver River Rock – Basic Gray?
We deliver this material throughout the North Bay, including:
Marin County
Sonoma County
Napa County
Solano County
Contra Costa County
Deliveries are made using dump-truck service with easy scheduling at checkout or using quote request.