Wasatch Cobble in Utah
Also sold as River Rock
Also known as: river rock, cobble
Wasatch Cobble settles into a rounded decorative finish for Utah planting areas, water features, and runoff details.
- Size: 1 inch to 3 inches
- Type: Smooth, naturally rounded stones
- Color: Tans, grays, browns and occasional reds
From $805 for 1 ton, delivery included (larger loads cost significantly less per ton)
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Everything You Need to Know About Wasatch Cobble
Size and Grading
- Size
- 1 inch to 3 inches
- Type
- Smooth, naturally rounded stones
- Color
- Tans, grays, browns and occasional reds
Once spread, Wasatch Cobble forms a decorative landscape layer with rounded stones and a water-worn appearance. Its earth-tone range works well beside xeriscape planting, water features, and visible runoff areas. Because the stones are decorative and rounded, they suit spaces meant to remain open to view instead of buried construction work. They can also serve as ground cover around planted spaces where organic mulch is not wanted.
Old lakebed clay along the Wasatch Front can swell with snowmelt, while bench gravel drains more quickly. Moderate frost also makes the ground beneath a finished landscape surface worth considering. Use Wasatch Cobble as the top layer after a runoff route is laid out, especially where spring melt needs a visible course away from planted areas. This leaves the stone easy to see and maintain while the drainage work remains below it.
Quickly Calculate How Much You Need
Material: Wasatch Cobble
How to Measure
Measure the length and width of your project area in feet
Decide on depth in inches (2" for landscaping, 4" for driveways)
Enter the values above and we'll calculate the tonnage you need
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Not sure how much you need? The River Rock Calculator has depth guides, coverage charts and worked examples for this material.
Common Uses
Landscaping & Garden Design
Shape a river rock feature around tree bases, fence lines, flower beds, and open garden areas. It can take the place of natural mulch while bringing color variation and texture to your outdoor space.
Drainage Uses
Water moves readily through rounded river rock. Use it for French drains, dry creek beds, downspout extensions, and snowmelt drainage areas. It can limit erosion while guiding runoff away from foundations and low spots.
Ponds & Water Features
Line ponds, waterfalls, and fountain bases with river rock. Its rounded surface and varied natural tones give water features an earthy, natural-looking setting.
Decorative Accents
Outline walkways, fill rock gardens, or finish a xeriscape area with river rock. Combining it with native plantings, pavers, and stepping stones creates a unified yard layout.
Why Choose Wasatch Cobble
Durability
Unlike organic mulch, river rock does not decompose or break down. It also resists fading and can remain in place without regular replacement.
Low Maintenance
River rock does not need the yearly replacement that wood mulch does. A garden-hose rinse now and then can restore its fresh, bright appearance.
Eco-Friendly
As a natural material without chemicals, river rock will not release dyes or preservatives into the soil. It lets water move through the landscape and can reduce water use in xeriscape plans.
Aesthetic Appeal
Rounded surfaces and changing natural tones make river rock a lasting landscape detail. It suits traditional and modern settings alike and can give the front of your property a more finished appearance.
