Frederick has 5 dispensaries licensed by the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA). Shoppers need to be 21 or older with a government photo ID, and travelers from other states are welcome under Maryland law. All 5 stores also fill orders for registered patients, and none of them stays open past 9 p.m., so evening shoppers should plan ahead.
Frederick has more stores than any city west of the Baltimore and D.C. suburbs, and it is a regular stop for people driving in from the I-270 corridor, Hagerstown and the Pennsylvania line. Its stores keep daytime hours compared with the D.C. suburbs, but the review counts are high for a city this size: three stores here have more than 1,500 Google reviews each.
All 5 Licensed Dispensaries in Frederick, MD
Three stores are in the 21703 ZIP code on the west and south sides of the city, and two are in 21704 on the routes heading south toward Urbana. There is nothing in the historic downtown itself, so most visitors drive.
West and south Frederick (21703): Green Goods Frederick sits on West Patrick Street, the main road west out of downtown. gLeaf Frederick is on Wedgewood Boulevard, and Sweet Buds Dispensary is on New Design Road.
Toward Urbana (21704): Curaleaf Frederick is on Urbana Pike, and Kannavis is on Fingerboard Road. Kannavis has no public Google rating or hours in our data yet, so call before you go.
Best Frederick Dispensaries for Every Need
From public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: a three-way tie at 4.7 stars between gLeaf (about 2,100 reviews), Green Goods (about 1,900) and Sweet Buds (about 1,600). Curaleaf follows at 4.6 with about 1,000.
- Most reviewed: gLeaf Frederick.
- First to open: gLeaf, at 8 a.m.
- Last to close: Curaleaf and Green Goods, both at 9 p.m.
- Shorter days: gLeaf and Sweet Buds close at 8 p.m., and Sweet Buds does not open until 10 a.m.
- Medical patients: every listed store serves them.
Visiting a Dispensary in Frederick: ID, Payment and Hours
Out-of-state licenses, passports and military IDs are accepted; school IDs are not. Most Frederick stores open at 9 a.m., and Maryland bars any store from opening before 8 a.m. or closing after 11 p.m. Carry cash or a debit card and confirm other payment with the store. If you are passing through on I-70 or US 15, a pre-order with curbside pickup, where offered, saves time.
Frederick and Maryland Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
You can buy 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate or 750 mg of THC in edibles in a day, but not the maximum of all three. Lighting up in Baker Park, on Carroll Creek or on a downtown sidewalk is smoking in public, a civil offense with fines up to $50 and then $150. Catoctin Mountain Park and Fort Detrick are federal property, where cannabis is illegal.
Frederick sits less than an hour from Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia, and Maryland law forbids taking cannabis out of the state in any direction. Read our Maryland marijuana laws guide, and the Pennsylvania and West Virginia pages before you travel.
Cannabis Taxes in Frederick
The only cannabis tax on the receipt is Maryland's 12% state sales tax on adult-use sales, unchanged since July 1, 2025. Registered patients are exempt up to their certified amount. See how prices stack up in our state price guide.
Medical Marijuana in Frederick
To shop as a patient you need a provider's written certification and an MCA registration, then your MCA ID number and a photo ID at the counter. Patients pay no sales tax, can buy higher-strength edibles and concentrates, and get a patient-only hour or line at each store.
Dispensaries Near Frederick
- Dispensaries in New Market: 1 store east on I-70, the only other one in Frederick County.
- Dispensaries in Hagerstown: 3 stores west over South Mountain.
- Dispensaries in Germantown: 2 stores south on I-270.
- Dispensaries in Gaithersburg: 1 store farther down I-270.
- Dispensaries in Westminster: 2 stores to the northeast in Carroll County.
All cities are on our Maryland dispensary page.
Frederick Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Frederick?
Yes. Adults 21 and older may buy from licensed dispensaries and possess up to 1.5 ounces of flower.
How many dispensaries are in Frederick?
5, tied with Rockville and Silver Spring for second place in Maryland behind Baltimore.
Can tourists buy weed in Frederick?
Yes, with a valid government photo ID showing they are 21 or older.
Are there dispensaries in downtown Frederick?
Not in the historic center. The nearest is Green Goods on West Patrick Street, west of downtown.
What time do dispensaries close in Frederick?
At 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. Curaleaf and Green Goods are the latest, at 9 p.m.
Do Frederick dispensaries take cards?
Cash and debit are the safe choices. Payment options vary, so confirm with the store.
How much weed can I buy in Frederick?
Up to 1.5 ounces of flower, 12 grams of concentrate or 750 mg of THC in edibles a day, combined.
Where can I smoke weed in Frederick?
Only on private property with permission. Parks, Carroll Creek and the sidewalks downtown are public places.
Can I get weed delivered in Frederick?
Patients can arrange it with a standard store; adult-use shoppers must find a micro dispensary that delivers.
What is the best dispensary in Frederick?
gLeaf, Green Goods and Sweet Buds share the top Google rating at 4.7 stars, with gLeaf the most reviewed.
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How we build this list: The Maryland Cannabis Administration's licensed dispensary list supplies store names, addresses and license numbers; public Google Maps data supplies ratings, review counts and hours. The page is refreshed monthly.