Columbia Falls has 13 dispensaries licensed by the Montana Department of Revenue. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid ID from any state or country, and Montana medical cardholders can shop at the same stores at a lower tax rate. Many park visitors stop here on the way to West Glacier, so it helps to know one rule up front: cannabis is illegal inside Glacier National Park, which is federal land.
Columbia Falls has about the same number of stores as resort-minded Whitefish, just to the west, but a different, more workaday feel. Its stores sit along 9th Street West, the main road through town, in small business parks, and out on U.S. Highway 2 East toward Hungry Horse and the park. Medical cardholders do especially well here, because Flathead County is one of the few Montana counties with stores that leaves its local tax off medical sales.
All 13 Licensed Dispensaries in Columbia Falls, MT
Every street address here uses the 59912 ZIP code. Two stores are on 9th Street West, two more are on U.S. Highway 2 East heading toward Glacier, and two are in business parks off Osprey Business Court and Columbia Mountain Drive. Several stores on the state license list show a town name only.
9th Street West: Big Mountain Botanicals is at 207 9th Street West, sharing its name with a store on U.S. 93 in Whitefish, and Ember is farther out at 2165 9th Street West.
Highway 2 East, toward the park: Bud Factory (7356 Highway 2 East) and Lifted Meds Dispensary (7335 Highway 2 East) are a short distance apart.
Business parks: Bloominati is at 143 Osprey Business Court and Kgi at 100 Columbia Mountain Drive.
Town-only listings: Fruit Factory, Groove Flathead, Power Plant C Falls, J N J Management and Lunar Consulting. Call for directions.
Best Columbia Falls Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Bud Factory (4.9 stars, about 155 reviews) and Ember (4.9, about 110).
- Most reviewed: Bud Factory and Big Mountain Botanicals (4.6), tied at about 155 reviews each.
- On the way to Glacier: Bud Factory and Lifted Meds on Highway 2 East, the road to West Glacier.
- Early start: Big Mountain Botanicals, Bloominati and Ember open at 9 a.m.
- Open until 8 p.m.: Bud Factory, Ember and Kgi.
Visiting a Dispensary in Columbia Falls: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Bring a license or passport showing you are 21. International visitors should use a passport.
- Hours: Montana caps sales at 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you plan to stop after a day in the park, note that Lifted Meds closes at 7:30.
Columbia Falls and Montana Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Each adult may buy and hold up to 1 ounce, with no more than 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles.
- Glacier National Park: The park is federal land, and possessing or using marijuana there is illegal under federal law, campgrounds and trailheads included. The Flathead National Forest around the valley is federal land too.
- Rivers and public land: Floating the Flathead River or picnicking in a park counts as public; smoking there can bring a fine of up to $50.
- Canada: The Canadian border is north of the Flathead Valley. Taking cannabis across it is illegal in both directions.
- Driving: Keep cannabis sealed and out of reach while you drive. A THC blood level of 5 ng/mL or more counts as DUI.
See our Montana marijuana laws guide, and cannabis laws by state if you are driving on to Idaho, where marijuana is banned.
Cannabis Taxes in Columbia Falls
Adult-use buyers pay the 20% state tax and Flathead County's 3% local option tax, about 23% in total. Medical cardholders pay only the 4% state tax, because Flathead County's local tax applies to adult-use sales and not to medical sales, according to the Department of Revenue. Tax is calculated after discounts. For a wider view, see our cannabis prices by state report.
Medical Marijuana in Columbia Falls
Every store in town can serve Montana medical cardholders. Cards are for Montana residents only.
Dispensaries Near Columbia Falls
- Dispensaries in Whitefish: 14 stores just west.
- Dispensaries in Kalispell: 29 stores southwest on Highway 2.
- Dispensaries in Missoula: 50 stores to the south.
Bigfork and Lakeside on Flathead Lake have smaller groups of stores. Browse every town on our Montana dispensary directory.
Columbia Falls Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Columbia Falls?
Yes, for adults 21 and older buying from licensed stores, with use only on private property.
How many dispensaries are in Columbia Falls?
13 licensed stores, spread between 9th Street West, Highway 2 East and two business parks.
Is there a dispensary on the way to Glacier National Park?
Yes. Bud Factory and Lifted Meds are on Highway 2 East, the road toward West Glacier. Do not bring purchases into the park.
Can tourists buy weed in Columbia Falls?
Yes. Any adult 21 or older with valid ID can buy; no residency is required.
What time do dispensaries close in Columbia Falls?
Between 7:30 and 8 p.m. Bud Factory, Ember and Kgi stay open until 8.
How much weed can I buy in Columbia Falls?
Up to 1 ounce, with limits of 8 grams for concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC for edibles.
Is weed cheaper in Columbia Falls or Whitefish?
Prices vary by store. Both towns charge the same state and county tax, but inside Whitefish city limits the city's 3% resort tax has been reported to apply to cannabis too.
Can I get weed delivered in Columbia Falls?
We have not verified a licensed delivery service here. Call the store to ask.
What is the best dispensary in Columbia Falls?
Bud Factory, with 4.9 stars on about 155 reviews, leads our ratings list.
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How we build this list: Our Columbia Falls stores come from the licensed dispensary list kept by the Montana Department of Revenue. Street addresses, Google ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data and are refreshed each month. We leave off stores that Google lists as closed.