Carson City has 4 dispensaries licensed by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB). Anyone 21 or older with valid government-issued photo ID can buy, including travelers passing through on U.S. 395 or U.S. 50 with an out-of-state license or passport. Nevada makes every adult-use store a dual licensee, so registered patients can ask any of them about medical sales. The state capital is also a consolidated city and county, and it appears on the CCB's 2022 list of jurisdictions that opted out of consumption lounge licensing.
Carson City is a highway market. Three of its four stores line U.S. Highway 50 on the east side, the route toward Dayton and Fallon, and the fourth sits on Clearview Drive in south Carson. Every store rates between 4.7 and 4.9 stars on Google, so the choice usually comes down to which one is on your way.
All 4 Licensed Dispensaries in Carson City, NV
All four have Carson City mailing addresses, three in 89701 and one in 89706. That 89706 store, Battle Born Dispensary at 10115 US Highway 50, is past the city's eastern boundary in Lyon County, according to Census maps.
U.S. Highway 50 (89701, 89706): Zen Leaf is at 2765 US Highway 50 E and Rise Carson City is at 3060 US Highway 50, a short hop apart. Farther east, Battle Born Dispensary is at 10115 US Highway 50.
South Carson (89701): Rise is at 135 Clearview Dr, Unit 119.
Best Carson City Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Rise Carson City on Highway 50 (4.9 stars, about 770 reviews), then Zen Leaf and Battle Born at 4.8.
- Most reviewed: Rise on Clearview Drive, with about 2,100 reviews and 4.7 stars.
- Open earliest: Zen Leaf, Rise Carson City and Battle Born open at 8 a.m.; Rise on Clearview opens at 9 a.m.
- Open latest: The three Highway 50 stores close at 10 p.m. Rise on Clearview closes at 9 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Carson City: ID, Payment and Hours
Bring a valid photo ID with your birth date; the CCB accepts state licenses, state ID cards and passports. Stores cannot require more personal information than that ID. Cash and debit are standard here, and every store opens by 9 a.m. and closes by 10 p.m.
Carson City and Nevada Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Adults may buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis or one-quarter ounce of concentrate. Using it in public, inside a dispensary or in a vehicle is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $600 under NRS 678D.310, and that includes the Capitol grounds and downtown sidewalks. With lounges opted out, a private residence with the owner's consent is the legal place to consume.
- Lake Tahoe and the Sierra: National forest land west of town is federal, where cannabis is illegal, and the California side of the lake is across a state line.
- Driving: U.S. 50 and U.S. 395 carry a lot of through traffic. Impaired driving is never protected, and no one may use cannabis in a car, parked or moving.
- Home grow: State law bars growing within 25 miles of a licensed adult-use store, which covers Carson City.
See our Nevada marijuana laws guide for penalties and possession details.
Cannabis Taxes in Carson City
Carson City's sales tax rate is 7.6%, according to the Nevada Department of Taxation, and adult-use sales also carry Nevada's 10% retail excise tax. Battle Born, in Lyon County, falls under Lyon's 7.1% rate. Cardholders skip the 10% excise. Our 2026 cannabis prices by state puts those numbers in context.
Medical Marijuana in Carson City
Nevada residents get patient cards from the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, not the CCB, and cards last one or two years. Every Carson City store may serve cardholders as a dual licensee.
Dispensaries Near Carson City
- Reno: 9 stores north on Interstate 580.
- Gardnerville: 1 store south in the Carson Valley.
- Fernley: 1 stores to the northeast, on Interstate 80.
- Fallon: 0 store east on U.S. 50.
- Incline Village: 1 store over the mountains at Lake Tahoe.
The whole state is on our Nevada dispensary directory.
Carson City Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Carson City?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy from licensed stores and possess up to 2.5 ounces, but not use it in public.
How many dispensaries are in Carson City?
4 stores have Carson City addresses; one of them, Battle Born, is just over the line in Lyon County.
Can tourists buy weed in Carson City?
Yes. A valid out-of-state license or passport showing you are 21 works.
What time do dispensaries close in Carson City?
10 p.m. at the three Highway 50 stores and 9 p.m. at Rise on Clearview Drive.
Do Carson City dispensaries take cards?
Debit and cash are the norm. Ask the store about credit.
How much weed can I buy in Carson City?
Up to 2.5 ounces of flower or one-quarter ounce of concentrate.
Where can I smoke weed in Carson City?
On private property with the owner's permission. Carson City opted out of consumption lounges, per the CCB.
Can I take weed to Lake Tahoe from Carson City?
Not onto national forest land and not across into California. Both are illegal even though Nevada and California allow adult use.
Can I get weed delivered in Carson City?
Nevada allows licensed stores to deliver in CCB-inspected vehicles. Ask the store about its delivery area.
What is the best dispensary in Carson City?
Rise Carson City on Highway 50 has the highest Google rating at 4.9 stars. See the full list above.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses and license numbers come from the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board's records of licensed retail stores. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly.