Apache Junction has 3 dispensaries licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). Winter visitors and other adults 21 and older can buy with any valid photo ID, including a license from another state or Canada. 2 of the three serve medical patients too. All three stores are on the Apache Trail, the city's main road toward the Superstition Mountains.
Apache Junction is the last stop before the desert on the east side of the Valley, and it is an easy town to shop: one road, three stores within a few miles of each other. The city also straddles a county line. Most of it is in Pinal County, but its far west edge reaches into Maricopa County, and that changes the tax on your receipt depending on which store you pick.
All 3 Licensed Dispensaries in Apache Junction, AZ
All three stores share the 85120 ZIP and line up along the Apache Trail from west to east. Each listing has a map and phone number.
- Nirvana Cannabis Apache Junction is at the west end of town, the first store you reach coming from Mesa. Our license data places it on the Maricopa County side of the line, and it sells to adults 21 and older only.
- Trulieve Apache Junction is farther east on West Apache Trail.
- Nature's Wonder Apache Junction is on West Apache Trail Drive, close to the center of town.
Best Apache Junction Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated and most reviewed: Nirvana Cannabis, 4.8 stars on about 4,200 reviews.
- Open until midnight: Nirvana again; the other two close at 10 p.m.
- Open at 7 a.m.: Trulieve, an hour ahead of the others.
- Medical patients: Nature's Wonder (4.6 stars, about 1,550 reviews) and Trulieve.
Visiting a Dispensary in Apache Junction: ID, Payment and Hours
Snowbirds from Canada can show a Canadian driver license or a passport; Americans from any state can use their home license. Have cash or a debit card ready. Nature's Wonder and Nirvana open at 8 a.m., and all three stay open until at least 10 p.m.
Apache Junction and Arizona Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Arizona limits each adult-use sale to 1 ounce, with a 5-gram sublimit for concentrate, and adults may hold that much at a time. An amount above an ounce but no greater than 2.5 ounces is a petty offense.
- The Superstitions: The Superstition Wilderness and most of the land along the Apache Trail to Canyon Lake are in Tonto National Forest, which is federal land.
- Lost Dutchman State Park: It is state property, open to the public, so smoking there is a petty offense and the state may ban cannabis outright.
- RV parks and rentals: Park owners and landlords can forbid cannabis, so read the rules for your site.
- The drive: No one in a moving vehicle may consume, and impaired driving on the Apache Trail or US 60 is a DUI.
See our Arizona marijuana laws guide for more.
Cannabis Taxes in Apache Junction
Apache Junction charges a 2.4% city tax on adult-use marijuana sales, per the Arizona Department of Revenue. The state and county portion depends on the county: 6.7% in Pinal County and 6.3% in Maricopa County. Add the 16% excise tax and adult-use shoppers pay about 25.1% at a Pinal County store or 24.7% on the Maricopa side. Your receipt shows the exact lines. Compare states in our price report.
Medical Marijuana in Apache Junction
Two stores, Nature's Wonder and Trulieve, serve ADHS cardholders. Patients can buy 2.5 ounces every 14 days and skip the excise tax; the card costs $150, or $75 with SNAP.
Dispensaries Near Apache Junction
- Dispensaries in Mesa: 17 stores just west.
- Dispensaries in Queen Creek: 1 store to the south.
- Dispensaries in Gilbert: 2 stores to the southwest.
- Dispensaries in Florence: 1 store southeast in Pinal County.
- Dispensaries in Globe: 1 store east on US 60.
More towns are on the Arizona dispensary directory.
Apache Junction Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Apache Junction?
Yes. The city has licensed stores, and adults 21 and older can buy and use cannabis on private property.
How many dispensaries are in Apache Junction?
3, all on the Apache Trail.
Can winter visitors buy weed in Apache Junction?
Yes. Visitors 21 and older can buy with a valid license from any state or Canada, or a passport.
Which Apache Junction dispensary is open latest?
Nirvana Cannabis, until midnight. The other two close at 10 p.m.
Do Apache Junction dispensaries take cards?
Debit, usually; credit cards, rarely.
How much weed can I buy in Apache Junction?
Up to 1 ounce in one sale, with no more than 5 grams of concentrate.
Can I smoke weed in the Superstition Mountains?
No. The wilderness is in Tonto National Forest, federal land where cannabis is illegal.
Where can I smoke weed in Apache Junction?
At a private home or site where the owner allows it, not in parks, on trails or along the road.
Do dispensaries in Apache Junction deliver?
Arizona allows licensed delivery to adults with an ID check at the door. Check with the store.
What is the best dispensary in Apache Junction?
Nirvana Cannabis has the highest rating, 4.8 stars, and the most reviews.
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How we build this list: Apache Junction's stores are taken from ADHS's list of licensed marijuana facilities with retail service, with public Google Maps ratings and hours added. We update the page monthly.