Grants Pass has 10 dispensaries licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC), several of them just outside city limits on Merlin Road and Rogue River Highway. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid ID from any state, California included. Oregon allows sales from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., though some in-town stores close earlier, and 8 Grants Pass stores can deliver.
Each store comes from the OLCC's active retailer list and shows its license number. Grants Pass is the base camp for the Rogue River and the last sizable Oregon town on the Redwood Highway to California, so river and border rules get as much space here as the stores.
Rafting the Rogue? Leave the Cannabis on Shore
Most trips that start in Grants Pass end up on the Rogue. Much of the river corridor downstream, including the Wild and Scenic section, crosses federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service, where cannabis is illegal under federal law. Even on stretches outside federal land, using it on the water, at a boat ramp or in Riverside Park is public use, an Oregon Class B violation with a presumptive $265 fine. It is also a safety problem in whitewater. The legal place to consume is private property where the owner allows it.
Anglers and rafters driving to put-ins should know Oregon has no THC blood limit: officers judge impairment on the spot, and a cannabis DUII is charged the same way as one involving alcohol.
Heading South on US 199 to California
US 199, the Redwood Highway, runs southwest from Grants Pass through Cave Junction to the California line and the coast. California has legalized cannabis too, but carrying it across the state line is a federal crime, so finish or leave your purchase in Oregon. A California license works fine as ID at the counter; a California medical card does not qualify for Oregon's tax-free medical sales, which are limited to Oregon OMMP cardholders.
Grants Pass Dispensaries by Area
Of the 10 licensed stores, 9 serve Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) patients and 8 can deliver. Emerald Triangle Dispensary has two locations. ZIP code 97526, downtown and the north side, holds six stores; the other four are in 97527 to the south and west.
Historic downtown
Stores near SW 6th Street and NE F Street are a short walk from the Rogue River and Riverside Park.
NE 7th Street and Beacon Drive
These roads serve north Grants Pass and the I-5 exits.
Merlin Road
Two stores north of town, on the way to the Rogue's wild section and the Hellgate Canyon area.
Rogue River Highway and Union Avenue
Two stores east of town on Rogue River Highway, with Union Avenue and Demaray Drive covering the south and west sides.
Open a listing for the license number, map and directions. Some stores advertise with us, and any paid placement is clearly labeled. We refresh the list monthly from OLCC data.
Store Hours and Taxes in Grants Pass
State rules allow sales from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., but hours vary more here than in most Oregon cities. In our listing data, several stores inside Grants Pass close earlier in the evening than the shops just outside town on Merlin Road and Rogue River Highway, so check before you drive in late from the river or the highway.
Recreational purchases include Oregon's 17% state cannabis tax, and Oregon cities can add up to 3%. A city tax only applies inside city limits, so the total can differ between in-town and county stores; the receipt itemizes it, and the City of Grants Pass can confirm its rate. Oregon has no sales tax, and OMMP cardholders pay no cannabis tax. Southern Oregon grows a lot of outdoor flower, and local sun-grown cannabis is often good value.
At the Counter: ID, Cash and Daily Limits
- ID: An unexpired government photo ID showing you are 21. Licenses from any state, passports and military IDs work.
- Payment: Cash or debit; many stores have an ATM. Credit cards are uncommon.
- Daily limit: Up to 2 ounces of flower, 10 grams of concentrates, 16 ounces of edibles and 72 fluid ounces of drinks per person.
- Delivery: Endorsed stores deliver to homes in their approved area, never to campgrounds, hotels or businesses. Order before 8 p.m.; the driver checks ID.
- Medical: OMMP patients skip the tax, can buy more, and can shop at 18 to 20 with their card.
Our guide to Oregon marijuana laws covers possession and penalties. If this is your first dispensary, see how to choose one and what to buy.
Strains in Southern Oregon Shops
Look for Granddaddy Purple, White Widow, Durban Poison, Green Crack, Gelato Runtz and Purple Kush. Our guides to picking a strain, sativa and indica and terpenes explain what sets them apart.
Merlin, Rogue River, Cave Junction and Medford
- Dispensaries in Merlin: 3 stores to the north.
- Dispensaries in Rogue River: 1 store east on I-5.
- Dispensaries in Cave Junction: 3 stores south on the Redwood Highway.
- Dispensaries in Medford: 34 stores 30 miles southeast.
See the rest of Oregon on our Oregon dispensaries hub.
Grants Pass Cannabis Questions
How many dispensaries are in Grants Pass?
10 stores with an active OLCC retail license, six in ZIP 97526 and four in 97527.
Can I smoke weed while rafting the Rogue River?
No. Much of the corridor is federal land, and using cannabis in public or on the water is illegal under Oregon law.
Can I take weed from Grants Pass to California on US 199?
No. Crossing the state line with cannabis is a federal crime, even though California is legal.
Can Californians buy weed in Grants Pass?
Yes, at 21 or older with a valid California license or other government photo ID.
Why do some Grants Pass dispensaries close early?
Each store sets its own hours. In our data, several in-town stores close earlier than those outside the city, so check the listing.
Which Grants Pass dispensaries are near the river?
The downtown stores near SW 6th Street and NE F Street are a short walk from the Rogue and Riverside Park.
Are there dispensaries on Merlin Road?
Yes, two, north of the city toward Hellgate Canyon.
How much is the weed tax in Grants Pass?
Oregon's 17%, plus any local tax of up to 3% for stores inside city limits. Your receipt shows the breakdown.
Can I get weed delivered to a campground near Grants Pass?
No. Delivery goes only to residential addresses in a store's approved area.
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How we build this list: Store names, addresses, licence numbers and medical and delivery endorsements come from the OLCC's list of active recreational retailers. We refresh the data monthly and remove stores whose licences are no longer active. Featured placements are paid and clearly labelled.