Fort Collins has 16 dispensaries licensed by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED). Anyone 21 or older with a valid photo ID can buy, including visitors and Colorado State University students who are 21. 13 of the listings hold a medical license, a far higher share than in Denver, because Fort Collins let only existing medical businesses apply for retail licenses.
That rule still shapes the market. The city caps medical stores at one for every 500 registered patients in Larimer County, says it is already over that cap, and grants a retail license only through the transfer of an existing business. The result is a small, stable group of long-running shops, most selling to patients and adult-use shoppers at the same counter.
All 16 Licensed Dispensaries in Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins has fewer storefronts than listings, because some shops hold separate medical and retail licenses at one address. Most stores follow College Avenue, the main north to south road, with a second group on industrial streets in the 80524 ZIP code.
North College Avenue and Old Town: Livwell at 900 North College and The Green Solution at 810 North College are a block apart. Organic Alternatives is on East Mountain Avenue in Old Town; Every Day Weed is at 804 South College.
North side industrial streets (80524): Aces Place on Academy Court, Flower Power Botanicals on Duff Drive, and Every Day Weed (formerly Green Dragon) on Smithfield Drive (medical and retail).
Near campus: Verts Neighborhood Dispensary on West Elizabeth Street (80521) sits just west of campus (retail listing).
South Fort Collins (80525): Star Buds, Kind Care Of Colorado and Natural Alternatives For Health (plus its retail listing) are on South College, with Solace Meds Mason on South Mason Street and Solace Meds on Smokey Street.
Best Fort Collins Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Livwell, The Green Solution, Organic Alternatives and Solace Meds Mason, all 4.8 stars.
- Most reviewed: Livwell, with about 7,600 reviews, followed by The Green Solution with about 4,800.
- Open latest: Livwell until midnight; Star Buds and The Green Solution until 11:45 p.m.
- Open earliest: Most stores open at 8 a.m., the earliest Colorado allows.
Visiting a Dispensary in Fort Collins: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: A valid government photo ID showing you are 21; a student ID will not do.
- Payment: Cash or debit; credit cards are rarely accepted.
- Hours: Kind Care and Natural Alternatives on South College close at 8 p.m., so check before an evening trip.
Fort Collins and Colorado Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
A Colorado retail store can sell you up to 1 ounce of flower, or its equivalent, per transaction, and no more than 8 grams of concentrate a day. Adults may possess up to 2 ounces. City rules add more:
- Not at the store: The city bans consuming marijuana in or around a licensed store, and cannabis social clubs are not permitted.
- Not in public: Public use, edibles included, is illegal, as is smoking in bars, restaurants and building common areas. Use is limited to private property where the owner allows it.
- Driving: Keep products sealed in the car; 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood lets a court infer impairment.
See our Colorado marijuana laws guide for more.
Cannabis Taxes in Fort Collins
Recreational purchases pay Colorado's 15% retail marijuana sales tax; a 15% wholesale excise tax is built into prices. The City of Fort Collins says it has no additional marijuana excise tax, so you add only regular local sales taxes, shown on the receipt. Medical purchases pay the 2.9% state sales tax instead. See 2026 cannabis prices by state.
Medical Marijuana in Fort Collins
With 13 medical listings, Fort Collins is easy for patients. A state registry card lets adults 18 and older buy up to 2 ounces of flower a day at the lower medical tax.
Dispensaries Near Fort Collins
- Dispensaries in Ault: 2 stores east.
- Dispensaries in Garden City: 4 stores beside Greeley.
- Dispensaries in Longmont: 9 stores south.
- Dispensaries in Boulder: 23 stores farther south.
- Dispensaries in Denver: 183 stores about an hour south.
See every city in our Colorado dispensary directory.
Fort Collins Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Fort Collins?
Yes, for adults 21 and older, including visitors with an out-of-state ID. Public use is illegal.
How many dispensaries are in Fort Collins?
Our directory lists 16 licensed dispensaries in Fort Collins, and 13 of them hold a medical license.
Can CSU students buy weed in Fort Collins?
Yes, at 21 with a government photo ID. Students 18 to 20 need a Colorado medical card.
What time do dispensaries close in Fort Collins?
Between about 8 p.m. and midnight. Livwell is open latest, until midnight.
How much weed can I buy in Fort Collins?
Up to 1 ounce of flower per transaction and 8 grams of concentrate a day; patients, 2 ounces a day.
Where can I smoke weed in Fort Collins?
Only on private property with the owner's permission. The city does not allow cannabis clubs.
Can I get weed delivered in Fort Collins?
Only from stores with a state permit where the local government has approved delivery. We found no record that Fort Collins has, so ask the store.
What is the best dispensary in Fort Collins?
Livwell has 4.8 stars from about 7,600 reviews, the most in the city. See our ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license types come from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division's lists of licensed retail and medical marijuana stores. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and remove stores that close or lose their license.