Whitefish has 14 dispensaries licensed by the Montana Department of Revenue. Skiers, rail passengers and Glacier National Park visitors can all shop here with a valid ID showing they are 21; Montana has no residency rule for adult-use buyers. Medical cardholders can buy at the same stores. Remember that the national park, a short drive east, is federal land where cannabis stays illegal.
Whitefish came late to storefront cannabis. A 2012 city ordinance kept dispensary storefronts out of city limits until January 1, 2022, according to the Flathead Beacon, and new shops opened only after that, some with city council approval for a specific site. The result is a young, review-heavy market: four Whitefish stores hold a perfect 5.0 Google rating, and the top two have more than 300 reviews each, many of them from visitors.
All 14 Licensed Dispensaries in Whitefish, MT
Whitefish stores fall into two groups. Four are on town streets, from East 1st Street and Baker Avenue near downtown out to Spokane Avenue and East 8th Street, and two are on U.S. 93 South, the highway toward Kalispell. One more uses a Whitefish name but a 59912 address on Arcadia Way, and several licensed stores are listed by town only.
In town: Tamarack Cannabis is at 235 East 1st Street and Mt Kush Whitefish at 333 Baker Avenue, a site the city council approved for a dispensary in 2022, the Whitefish Pilot reported. Grizzly Pine is at 701 Spokane Avenue and Mission Mountain Organics at 600 East 8th Street.
U.S. 93 South: Big Mountain Botanicals (5932), Hush Whitefish (6468), plus Power Plant Montana at 62 Arcadia Way.
Town-only listings: 406 Farmacy, Burly Bear, Hc Medical and Hc Medical Wf. Call for the address.
Best Whitefish Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Mission Mountain Organics (5.0 stars, about 400 reviews), Grizzly Pine (5.0, about 185) and Mt Kush Whitefish (5.0, about 160).
- Most reviewed: Mission Mountain Organics, then Tamarack Cannabis (4.9, about 310).
- Open until 8 p.m.: Grizzly Pine and Mission Mountain Organics. Tamarack and Big Mountain Botanicals close at 7:55.
- Early close: Power Plant Montana closes at 6 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Whitefish: ID, Payment and Hours
- ID: Any valid driver's license or passport showing you are 21. Canadian visitors can use a passport.
- Hours: Every listed store opens at 9 a.m., and Montana law ends sales at 8 p.m. Shop before dinner on a ski or park day.
Whitefish and Montana Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
You can buy and carry up to 1 ounce, with no more than 8 grams of concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC in edibles.
- Glacier National Park: National parks are federal land, and possessing or using marijuana there is illegal no matter what Montana allows. That includes campgrounds and the Going-to-the-Sun Road.
- Public places: Smoking on the street, at City Beach or on the trails can bring a civil fine of up to $50.
- Canada and Idaho: Never take cannabis toward the Canadian border; crossing with it is illegal in both countries. Idaho, to the west, bans it outright.
- Driving: 5 ng/mL of THC in the blood is DUI. Keep products in the trunk or a closed container.
Read our Montana marijuana laws guide for penalties and home-grow rules.
Cannabis Taxes in Whitefish
Adult-use purchases carry Montana's 20% state tax and Flathead County's 3% local option tax, which the county has charged since March 2023. Flathead does not add its local tax to medical sales, so cardholders pay the 4% state tax. Whitefish also has its own 3% resort tax on luxury items, and the Flathead Beacon has reported that it applies to recreational cannabis sold inside city limits, so a downtown receipt can show a third line. Check your receipt; stores outside city limits may differ. Our cannabis prices by state report compares Montana with other markets.
Medical Marijuana in Whitefish
Every Whitefish store can serve Montana medical cardholders, who skip the county's local tax here. Out-of-state cards are not accepted.
Dispensaries Near Whitefish
- Dispensaries in Columbia Falls: 13 stores east on the way to Glacier.
- Dispensaries in Kalispell: 29 stores south on U.S. 93.
- Dispensaries in Missoula: 50 stores south past Flathead Lake.
Olney and Eureka, north on U.S. 93, and Bigfork on Flathead Lake have small groups of stores. All are on our Montana dispensary directory.
Whitefish Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Whitefish?
Yes, for adults 21 and older, bought from licensed stores and used on private property with permission.
How many dispensaries are in Whitefish?
14 licensed stores, split between town streets and U.S. 93 South.
Can tourists buy weed in Whitefish?
Yes. Visitors from other states and countries can buy with a valid ID proving they are 21.
Can I bring weed into Glacier National Park?
No. The park is federal land, where marijuana is illegal, even though stores sell it in nearby towns.
Do you pay resort tax on weed in Whitefish?
Reporting by the Flathead Beacon says the city's 3% resort tax applies to recreational cannabis sold inside city limits, on top of 23% in state and county tax. Your receipt shows the exact total.
What time do dispensaries close in Whitefish?
Around 8 p.m. at most stores, the latest Montana allows. Power Plant Montana closes at 6.
How much weed can I buy in Whitefish?
Up to 1 ounce, of which up to 8 grams can be concentrate and 800 milligrams of THC can be edibles.
Where can I smoke weed in Whitefish?
Only on private property where the owner allows it, not on the street, at the lake or in a standard hotel room.
Can I get weed delivered in Whitefish?
We have not verified a licensed delivery service here. Plan to visit a store.
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How we build this list: We start from the Montana Department of Revenue's licensed dispensary list and match each store to public Google Maps data for its address, rating, reviews and hours. The list is updated monthly, and stores Google marks as closed are left off this page.