Colorado Springs has 92 dispensaries licensed by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). Since April 2025, adults 21 and older with a valid photo ID, including visitors, can buy recreational cannabis at stores that hold a city retail license; before that, the city allowed medical sales only. 84 stores in our list hold a medical license, the most of any city in Colorado, and some still serve registered patients only.
For more than a decade, Colorado Springs was the biggest city in the state that kept recreational stores out. Voters changed that in November 2024 by approving Ballot Question 300, and the city began issuing retail licenses in 2025. Only businesses that already held a medical license could apply, so the city's retail stores are the same local medical shops, now selling to adults as well. As of April 2026, the City Clerk's Office reported 62 stores with retail licenses and 84 licensed for medical marijuana, according to the Colorado Springs Gazette.
All 92 Licensed Dispensaries in Colorado Springs, CO
Stores spread across the whole city rather than one district. The thickest cluster is on the east side in 80909, along East Platte Avenue, North Academy Boulevard and North Circle Drive. Downtown and the near south side (80903 and 80905) have a dense group around Pikes Peak Avenue, South Tejon Street and South 8th Street, and West Colorado Avenue (80904) runs a string of shops toward Old Colorado City. Check each listing's Medical and adult-use flags: some addresses appear twice because the business holds both licenses, and some are still medical-only.
Downtown and the west side: Star Buds, Golden Meds and The Chronic Boutique are all on East Pikes Peak Avenue. Nearby are The Cannabis Depot and Native Roots Tejon on South Tejon Street, and The Green Source on South 8th Street. Heading west on Colorado Avenue you pass The 64 Store, Bobby Brown Best Buds, The Er and Joint Success. North of downtown, Fillmore Street has C.R.E.A.M., Herbal Healing and The Green Source.
East, north and south: On the east side, The Healing Canna on East Bijou Street is the most reviewed store in the city, and Nuvue Pharma, The Green Source and The Er line East Platte Avenue. Up north, Af is on Garden of the Gods Road, Spark Co and Green Pharm II are on North Academy Boulevard, and Elevations on Razorback Road is the farthest north. In the south, Buku Loud and Magnolia Road Cannabis share South Academy Boulevard, and Grant Pharms is on Cheyenne Mountain Boulevard.
Best Colorado Springs Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: The Healing Canna (4.9 stars, about 2,700 reviews), Elevations (4.9, about 2,150), Af (4.9, about 1,800) and Herbal Healing (4.9, about 1,150).
- Most reviewed: The Healing Canna, Elevations and Af lead, followed by Bleezies (about 1,300 reviews).
- Open at 8 a.m.: Star Buds, Spark Co, The Green Source stores and about 20 others.
- Open latest: no store in our list closes after 9 p.m. Elevations, Joint Success (8:55 p.m.) and the Pure stores stay open until about 9.
- Medical-only stores: Bleezies (4.8 stars), Floraco (4.8) and Grant Pharms on Prairie Road (4.7) are listed with a medical license only, so bring your registry card.
- Near Old Colorado City and Manitou: Joint Success (4.9 stars, about 460 reviews) on West Colorado Avenue.
Visiting a Dispensary in Colorado Springs: ID, Payment and Hours
- Check the license type: At a medical-only store, you must show a Colorado medical marijuana registry card. Adult-use shoppers need a store with a retail license, shown in our listings.
- ID: Retail customers must be 21 or older with a valid ID. Out-of-state licenses and passports work.
- Hours: Most stores open between 8 and 10 a.m. and close by 9 p.m., earlier than in Denver or Pueblo.
- Payment: Cash and debit are standard. Credit cards are rarely accepted because cannabis is still federally illegal.
Colorado Springs and Colorado Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Retail stores may sell up to 1 ounce of flower or its equivalent per transaction, and no more than 8 grams of concentrate per person per day. Adults may possess up to 2 ounces. Read our Colorado marijuana laws guide for the full rules.
- Public use: Openly consuming cannabis in public is a petty offense with a fine of up to $100. That covers Garden of the Gods, city trails and downtown sidewalks.
- Military bases: Fort Carson, Peterson Space Force Base and the U.S. Air Force Academy are federal property, where cannabis is illegal. Service members are barred from using it under military rules.
- Pikes Peak: Much of the mountain lies in Pike National Forest, which is federal land, where cannabis is illegal.
- Driving: Keep products sealed. You may not use cannabis in a vehicle, even when parked, and impaired driving is a DUI.
Cannabis Taxes in Colorado Springs
Recreational purchases pay Colorado's 15% retail marijuana sales tax plus a voter-approved 5% city tax on retail marijuana, which the city must spend on public safety, mental health services and treatment for veterans with PTSD. Regular local sales taxes may also apply, and your receipt shows each one. A 15% state excise tax is paid at wholesale and is already in shelf prices. Medical purchases skip the 15% retail tax and pay the 2.9% state sales tax instead. See our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Colorado Springs
Medical is still the backbone of the Colorado Springs market: 84 of the city's 92 stores hold a medical license. Patients 18 and older with a state registry card can buy up to 2 ounces of flower a day, more than the 1-ounce retail limit, and pay lower taxes. Patients aged 18 to 20 can shop only at medical stores.
Dispensaries Near Colorado Springs
- Dispensaries in Manitou Springs: 3 stores at the foot of Pikes Peak, just west of the city.
- Dispensaries in Palmer Lake: 3 stores on the north edge of El Paso County.
- Dispensaries in Pueblo: 22 stores about 45 minutes south on I-25.
- Dispensaries in Pueblo West: 13 stores west of Pueblo.
- Dispensaries in Denver: 183 stores about an hour north.
Browse every city on our Colorado dispensary directory.
Colorado Springs Dispensary FAQ
Is recreational weed legal in Colorado Springs?
Yes. Voters approved retail sales in November 2024, and stores with a city retail license have sold to adults 21 and older since April 2025. Some stores are still medical-only.
How many dispensaries are in Colorado Springs?
Our directory lists 92 MED-licensed stores in Colorado Springs, and 84 of them hold a medical license.
Can tourists buy weed in Colorado Springs?
Yes, at stores with a retail license. Bring a valid out-of-state driver's license or passport showing you are 21 or older.
What time do dispensaries close in Colorado Springs?
By 9 p.m. Most close between 7 and 9 p.m., so plan evening trips early.
Do Colorado Springs dispensaries take cards?
Most take cash and debit. Credit cards are rarely accepted.
How much weed can I buy in Colorado Springs?
Up to 1 ounce of flower or its equivalent per transaction at a retail store, and 8 grams of concentrate a day. Medical patients can buy up to 2 ounces of flower a day.
Where can I smoke weed in Colorado Springs?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Parks, trails, Garden of the Gods and sidewalks are public places.
Can I get weed delivered in Colorado Springs?
Colorado allows delivery only where the local government has approved it and the store holds a state delivery permit. We could not confirm that Colorado Springs allows it, so ask the store.
Can I have weed on Fort Carson or at the Air Force Academy?
No. Military bases are federal property, and cannabis is illegal there no matter what Colorado law says.
What is the best dispensary in Colorado Springs?
The Healing Canna has 4.9 stars on about 2,700 Google reviews, the most in the city. See our ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, license numbers and medical or retail designations come from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division's lists of licensed medical and retail marijuana stores. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores whose licenses are no longer active.