Reno has 9 dispensaries licensed by the Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB), the most of any city in Northern Nevada. If you are 21 or older and carry a valid government-issued photo ID, you can shop, whether you live in Washoe County or flew in for a weekend. Nevada treats every adult-use store as a dual licensee, so medical cardholders can be served at any of them. One local wrinkle: when the CCB handed out its first round of consumption lounge licenses in 2022, none went to Reno, so plan on private property if you want to use what you buy.
Reno's market is smaller and steadier than Las Vegas. Nine stores serve the city, none is listed as open all night, and four stay open until midnight. The Dispensary on Plumb Lane leads with roughly 3,600 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.
All 9 Licensed Dispensaries in Reno, NV
Six stores sit in central and south Reno, from the 89502 ZIP code near downtown to 89511 and 89521, three of them on or at South Virginia Street. The other three are spread out: one on Northtowne Lane in the north (89512), one on Royal Drive (89503) and one on Lemmon Drive in 89506, which Census maps place in unincorporated Golden Valley rather than the City of Reno.
Central Reno (89502, 89509): Mint Cannabis Reno is at 1085 S Virginia St, Zen Leaf is on East 2nd Street and The Dispensary Plumb is at 100 W Plumb Ln.
South Reno (89511, 89521): Thrive Cannabis Marketplace is at 7300 S Virginia St, High Sierra Holistics is on Longley Lane and Silver State Relief is out on Old Virginia Road.
North and northwest (89503, 89506, 89512): Rise is on Northtowne Lane, The Dispensary Lemmon is on Lemmon Drive and Thrive Cannabis Marketplace is listed at 1868 Royal Dr.
Best Reno Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Rise on Northtowne Lane (4.9 stars, about 2,800 reviews) and The Dispensary Plumb (4.8, about 3,600), with Silver State Relief next at 4.7 on about 350.
- Most reviewed: The Dispensary Plumb, then Zen Leaf and Rise, each with about 2,800.
- Open until midnight: Mint Cannabis Reno, Zen Leaf, The Dispensary Plumb and Thrive on South Virginia.
- Earliest closing: Rise opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 9 p.m.; most others open at 8 a.m.
- Call ahead: High Sierra Holistics and Thrive on Royal Drive had no Google hours or ratings in our data.
Visiting a Dispensary in Reno: ID, Payment and Hours
A California or other out-of-state license works, as does a passport. Hours vary by store, but in Reno the usual window is 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. or later. Cash and debit are the reliable ways to pay.
Reno and Nevada Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Each adult may buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable cannabis or one-quarter ounce of concentrate. NRS 678D.310 makes using cannabis in a public place, in a store or in a vehicle a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $600. That covers the Riverwalk along the Truckee, downtown casino sidewalks and the parks.
Three Reno-specific cautions:
- Campus: The University of Nevada, Reno bans marijuana possession and use on its property under its administrative manual, in line with Nevada System of Higher Education policy, because of federal law.
- California is minutes away: It has its own legal market, but carrying cannabis across the state line toward Truckee or Lake Tahoe's west shore is still illegal.
- Forest land: National forest areas around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra are federal, where cannabis is illegal.
Our Nevada marijuana laws guide has the full rules.
Cannabis Taxes in Reno
Washoe County's sales tax rate is 8.265%, according to the Nevada Department of Taxation, and adult-use purchases add Nevada's 10% retail excise tax. Medical cardholders do not pay the excise. See our 2026 price report.
Medical Marijuana in Reno
None of Reno's stores is a medical-only dispensary, but as dual licensees all of them may sell to cardholders. Residents apply through the Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
Dispensaries Near Reno
- Sparks: 5 stores just east along Glendale Avenue and Pyramid Way.
- Sun Valley: 1 store north of the city.
- Carson City: 4 stores south on Interstate 580.
- Incline Village: 1 store on Lake Tahoe's north shore.
- Fernley: 1 stores east on Interstate 80.
See every city on our Nevada dispensary directory.
Reno Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Reno?
Yes. Adults 21 and older can buy from licensed stores and keep up to 2.5 ounces, but public use is a misdemeanor.
How many dispensaries are in Reno?
9 licensed stores, more than any other Northern Nevada city.
Can tourists buy weed in Reno?
Yes. Nevada does not require residency, so a valid out-of-state ID or passport showing you are 21 is enough.
Are there cannabis lounges in Reno?
Not that the state has licensed: none of the 2022 lounge licenses went to Reno, according to KUNR. Use cannabis on private property instead.
What time do dispensaries close in Reno?
Four close at midnight; most of the rest close at 10 or 11 p.m., and Rise on Northtowne Lane at 9 p.m.
Do Reno dispensaries take credit cards?
Not reliably. Bring cash or debit.
How much weed can I buy in Reno?
Up to 2.5 ounces of flower or one-quarter ounce of concentrate.
Can I bring weed from Reno to Lake Tahoe?
Not to the California side, which is across a state line, and not onto national forest land. Incline Village on the Nevada shore has its own store.
Can I get weed delivered in Reno?
Nevada allows licensed stores to deliver in CCB-inspected vehicles. Check whether a store delivers to your address.
What is the best dispensary in Reno?
Rise on Northtowne Lane has the top Google rating, 4.9 stars. The Dispensary Plumb has the most reviews.
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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.