Butte has 21 dispensaries licensed by the Montana Department of Revenue. Anyone 21 or older with a valid photo ID can buy adult-use cannabis here, and you do not need to live in Montana. Butte-Silver Bow voted for adult-use sales, so every store in town sells to the public, and the same stores can also serve medical cardholders. Adult-use purchases carry the 20% state tax plus a 3% local option tax that Butte-Silver Bow has charged since October 2022.
Butte's market splits in two, much like the city itself. A handful of stores sit in the old brick blocks of Uptown, on Main, Galena and Montana streets, while most of the rest line Harrison Avenue on the flats, where the city's chain stores and fast food are. Ratings here run unusually high: of the stores with at least 100 Google reviews, nearly every one scores 4.8 stars or better.
All 21 Licensed Dispensaries in Butte, MT
Every Butte store with a street address in our data uses the 59701 ZIP code. Harrison Avenue holds the biggest cluster, running from the 1200 block south past the 3300 block, with one store a few blocks off it on Monroe Avenue. Uptown has its own small group within walking distance of each other. A few licensed stores appear on the state list by town only, so call before you go.
Uptown Butte: Apogee Gardens is at 119 North Main Street, Collective Elevation Butte at 34 East Galena Street and Silverleaf at 16 North Montana Street. Further down the hill, SPARK1 is at 829 Montana Street and Advanced Alternatives is at 815 Front Street.
Harrison Avenue: Burn (1247) and Greenhouse (1250) face each other near the north end. Heading south you pass High Altitude Gardens (1842), Bloom (2407), Natural Welleness (2501) and Elevated Butte (2905). The south end has The Higher Standard Butte (3215), then Butte Dispensary and Honey Sour next door to each other at 3346 and 3348. Lionheart Cannabis Butte Dispensary is nearby at 3305 Monroe Avenue.
Town-only listings: Mt Kush Butte, Starrbuds Butte, Lycon Butte Dispensary, Soultonix and Butte Suite 200. Open each listing for its phone number.
Best Butte Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Apogee Gardens (4.9 stars, about 340 reviews), Natural Welleness (4.9, about 210), Collective Elevation Butte (4.9, about 200) and Honey Sour (4.9, about 195).
- Most reviewed: Apogee Gardens, then Lionheart Cannabis (about 220) and Natural Welleness.
- Best for an Uptown stroll: Apogee Gardens, Collective Elevation and Silverleaf (4.8, about 100) are all on the historic grid.
- Open until 8 p.m.: Bloom, Burn, Collective Elevation, Elevated Butte, Greenhouse, Honey Sour, Silverleaf and The Higher Standard Butte.
- Later starts: Burn and Lionheart open at 10 a.m. Most others open at 9.
- Close early: Advanced Alternatives closes at 6 p.m. and Lionheart at 7 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Butte: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: A driver's license from any state, or a passport, works if it shows you are 21. People under 21 may not go inside unless they hold a registry card.
- Hours: Montana dispensaries may sell only between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., and most Butte stores use the full window, give or take a few minutes.
- Payment: Plan on cash or debit. Credit cards are uncommon at cannabis stores.
- Verify the store: A licensed store must display its state site certificate.
Butte and Montana Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
An adult can buy and carry up to 1 ounce, with no more than 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles. Since July 1, 2026, edibles are capped at 5 milligrams per serving and 100 milligrams per package.
- Public places: Smoking in public can bring a civil fine of up to $50. That covers Uptown sidewalks, the parks and street events such as the St. Patrick's Day crowds.
- Hotels: State law bans use in hotel rooms that are not set aside for smoking. Private homes with the owner's permission are the legal option.
- Driving: Butte sits where Interstates 15 and 90 meet, and plenty of buyers are passing through. No use in a moving vehicle, keep cannabis in the trunk or a closed container away from passengers, and know that 5 ng/mL of THC in the blood counts as DUI.
- Leaving Montana: Taking cannabis across any state line is prohibited, and Idaho, a few hours west on I-90, bans it outright.
Our Montana marijuana laws guide has the full rules, and cannabis laws by state compares neighbors.
Cannabis Taxes in Butte
Adult-use sales pay Montana's 20% state tax plus Butte-Silver Bow's 3% local option tax, so expect about 23% on top of the price. Medical cardholders pay the 4% state tax, and the 3% local tax applies to medical sales here too, according to the Department of Revenue's local option table. Tax is figured on the price after discounts. See how Montana compares in our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Butte
Montana residents with a medical card can shop at any Butte store, buy up to 1 ounce of flower a day and 5 ounces a month, and pay the lower medical tax. Cards from other states are not recognized, so visitors buy as adult-use customers.
Dispensaries Near Butte
- Dispensaries in Helena: 24 stores north on I-15.
- Dispensaries in Bozeman: 68 stores east over Homestake Pass on I-90.
- Dispensaries in Missoula: 50 stores northwest on I-90.
Closer in, Anaconda, Deer Lodge and Whitehall each have a few stores. Every town is on our Montana dispensary directory.
Butte Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Butte?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy at licensed stores and use cannabis on private property with the owner's permission.
How many dispensaries are in Butte?
21 licensed stores, most of them on Harrison Avenue and a cluster in Uptown.
Can tourists buy weed in Butte?
Yes. Montana has no residency rule for adult-use buyers; bring a valid ID showing you are 21.
What time do dispensaries close in Butte?
Most close at or just before 8 p.m., the latest Montana allows. Advanced Alternatives closes at 6 p.m.
Do Butte dispensaries take cards?
Debit usually works, credit rarely. Bring cash to be safe.
How much weed can I buy in Butte?
Up to 1 ounce, including no more than 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles.
Where can I smoke weed in Butte?
Only on private property where the owner allows it. Public use, including at street festivals, can bring a fine of up to $50.
Can I get weed delivered in Butte?
We have not verified any licensed delivery in Butte. Call a store to ask, and expect to shop in person.
What is the best dispensary in Butte?
Apogee Gardens in Uptown leads with 4.9 stars on about 340 reviews. Our ratings list above has the runners-up.
Are there dispensaries in Uptown Butte?
Yes. Apogee Gardens on North Main, Collective Elevation on East Galena and Silverleaf on North Montana Street are all in Uptown.
What is the tax on weed in Butte?
About 23% for adult-use: 20% state tax plus Butte-Silver Bow's 3% local option tax.
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How we build this list: Store names come from the Montana Department of Revenue's licensed dispensary list, which its Cannabis and Alcohol Regulation Division publishes. Ratings, reviews, hours and street addresses come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and leave out stores that Google shows as closed.