Fieldstone Prices in Arkansas: What to Expect in 2026
Arkansas fieldstone prices have moved more in the last three years than in the previous decade. Diesel fuel, quarry labor, trucking capacity, and pro-grade demand from growing Arkansas construction markets have all pushed per-ton costs up. If you priced a project in 2022 and are pricing the same project now, you are looking at meaningfully different numbers.
This guide covers where fieldstone prices sit in Arkansas as of April 2026, what is actually driving the current pricing, and how buyers can get the best number on an honest quote.
Current Price Ranges by Size and Type
Arkansas fieldstone is priced per ton at the yard, with separate sorts by size and by stone character. Rough ranges as of spring 2026:
Standard fieldstone, small to medium size (fist-sized to 10 inches): $150 to $250 per ton. This is the everyday sort. Most landscape walls, rock gardens, and infill applications. Widely available at most Arkansas yards.
Standard fieldstone, larger builder sizes (10 to 18 inches): $200 to $325 per ton. Used for retaining walls, house fronts, and projects where larger face stones look better. More limited at some yards because the larger pieces move slower.
Jumbo fieldstone and feature stones (over 18 inches, up to boulder): $250 to $400 per ton. For boulder walls, erosion control, and placement projects. Often sold individually for very large pieces.
Premium color sorts (gold, specialty tones, weathered): $275 to $450 per ton. Specific color or surface weathering commands a premium. Weathered fieldstone that has been sitting and picking up moss or patina is more valuable than fresh-quarried stone for certain aesthetics.
Chopped fieldstone (one or more flat faces): $250 to $400 per ton. Chopping adds labor, which adds cost. Pays for itself in mason time on a wall because it stacks faster and cleaner.
These are yard prices in the region. Delivered prices add trucking. Retail prices at big-box stores or generic landscape centers typically run 30 to 60 percent higher than yard prices for comparable stone.
What Actually Drives the Price
Stone is not a commodity product with a single posted price. Several factors change the number.
Quarry Source
Fieldstone comes from different quarries across Arkansas, and each quarry produces stone with different characteristics. Ouachita-region sandstones tend to be lighter and warmer-toned. Central Arkansas stone runs denser and more gold. North Arkansas stone has more gray and cooler tones. The quarry determines what colors and character are in the inventory at any given time.
When a popular color sort runs low at one quarry, prices on that sort can rise until the next pull comes in. This is normal and expected.
Size Sort Availability
Larger pieces are harder to move, harder to sort, and harder to load. Jumbo fieldstone carries a premium not because it is rarer in the ground (it usually is not) but because the handling from quarry to yard to truck costs more. A ton of small stone is easier to move than a ton of large stone, every step of the chain.
Seasonal Demand
Spring and summer in Arkansas drive the most construction activity. April through August is peak demand for landscape and hardscape material. Prices do not typically move much with season, but availability does. Ordering in fall or winter is a good way to lock in inventory and avoid competition for the same stone in May.
Fuel and Trucking
Stone prices at the quarry move less than delivered prices. When diesel costs rise, trucking adds more to the final per-ton number at the job site. This is why buying from a yard close to the project almost always beats buying from a distant distributor, even if the distant distributor posts a lower per-ton price.
Trade Pricing versus Retail
Contractors with verified pro accounts at a stone yard typically pay 20 to 40 percent less than retail walk-in pricing. This is not a discount. It is the actual price structure for buyers moving volume. Retail pricing exists to cover the yard cost of serving small walk-in orders. Trade pricing reflects what the stone actually costs the yard to supply in bulk.
Why Arkansas Fieldstone Is Priced Lower Than Out-of-State Alternatives
A common comparison: Arkansas fieldstone at $200 per ton versus Tennessee or Missouri fieldstone at $300 or $400 per ton. Both are good stone. Both are natural. Why the gap?
Three reasons.
First, Arkansas has abundant local supply. The Ouachita Mountains, the Boston Mountains, and the Ozarks all produce fieldstone. Supply keeps prices in check.
Second, trucking from Arkansas quarries to Arkansas yards is short. When stone crosses state lines, freight adds cost fast. A load of stone from a Tennessee quarry going to a Hot Springs project has hundreds of miles of diesel on it.
Third, regional builders in Arkansas have been using Arkansas stone for generations. Established channels from quarry to yard to contractor are efficient. That efficiency shows up in the price.
For Arkansas projects, Arkansas fieldstone almost always wins on delivered cost and usually wins on regional character.
How to Estimate Tons Needed
Fieldstone is sold by weight, not by face area. Two factors determine tons for a project.
For walls, the rough rule for a dry-stack fieldstone wall: - Wall thickness (typically 18 to 24 inches for residential) - Wall height - Wall length - Approximately 150 pounds per cubic foot for stacked fieldstone
A 2-foot-tall, 18-inch-deep, 20-foot-long dry-stack wall is roughly 60 cubic feet, which is about 9,000 pounds or 4.5 tons. Add 10 to 15 percent for waste and variation. Call it 5 tons.
For flatwork (patios, walkways with flagstone) and boulder placements, tonnage depends on the specific stone thickness and how pieces fit. A stone yard can give a closer estimate from a basic project sketch.
Reading a Real Quote
A good stone yard quote should list at least:
- Stone type and size sort
- Price per ton at the yard
- Estimated tonnage for the project
- Delivery charge if applicable, itemized separately
- Pickup option with any timing or access notes
A quote that combines product and delivery into one number makes it harder to compare across yards. Ask for itemized quotes so you can see what you are actually paying for.
Where to Buy Fieldstone in Arkansas
Rockhouse Stone Company carries Arkansas fieldstone at the 7-acre Hot Springs yard, operating at the same location where Bennett Brothers has been in the stone business since 1972. Multiple size sorts and color selections are in stock and updated as new pulls come in from Arkansas quarries.
For buyers in Arkansas, local pickup at the yard is the fastest path. For volume projects, delivery within trucking distance is coordinated with local hauling. Trade pricing applies for verified contractor accounts.
For buyers outside Arkansas, Rockhouse Connect is the direct national marketplace. The same Arkansas fieldstone in the Hot Springs yard ships nationally through Rockhouse Connect with freight coordination. Pricing is transparent and trade accounts get the same structure regardless of shipping address.
Get a Current Quote
Prices move, inventory rotates, and quotes reflect what is actually in the yard at the time of the order. For a current quote on Arkansas fieldstone for a specific project, call 501-532-1905 or request through rockhousestone.com. Include rough dimensions (wall length and height, or square footage for flatwork) and the color or style you are targeting. A realistic quote typically comes back same day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current price per ton of Arkansas fieldstone? Standard sort Arkansas fieldstone runs $150 to $250 per ton at the yard in spring 2026. Larger builder sizes and premium color sorts price higher. Delivered prices add trucking. Trade pricing applies for verified contractor accounts.
Why do some Arkansas fieldstone quotes come in much higher? Retail pricing at big-box stores and generic landscape centers typically runs 30 to 60 percent above yard pricing. Buying direct from a stone yard almost always beats buying through a distributor for comparable product.
How much fieldstone do I need for a retaining wall? A 2-foot-tall, 18-inch-deep dry-stack wall runs about 0.4 to 0.5 tons per linear foot. A 4-foot wall runs about 0.8 to 1.0 tons per linear foot. Add 10 to 15 percent for variation.
Can I buy Arkansas fieldstone if I am not in Arkansas? Yes. Rockhouse Connect is the direct national marketplace for Arkansas stone, with freight coordination included. Trade pricing applies for verified accounts.
What is the difference between chopped and raw Arkansas fieldstone? Chopped stone has been split to give it one or more flat faces while keeping the natural color and texture. It stacks faster on a wall but costs 20 to 40 percent more per ton than raw fieldstone. The extra cost often pays back in mason labor time.
When is the best time to buy fieldstone in Arkansas? Availability is best in fall and winter, when demand drops. Prices do not typically move much seasonally, but inventory on specific sorts is more predictable during slower months. Spring and summer have more selection turnover but also more competition for the same stone.