Medford has 34 dispensaries licensed by the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC), the largest cluster in southern Oregon. Adults 21 and older can buy with any valid government photo ID, a California driver's license included. Recreational purchases inside city limits carry about 20% in cannabis tax, stores may sell from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 31 Medford retailers can deliver.
Each store here comes from the OLCC's active retailer list and carries its license number. Medford anchors the Rogue Valley, one of Oregon's best-known growing regions, and it is the first big Oregon city drivers reach on I-5 after crossing the Siskiyou Pass from California.
Driving Up From California? What Changes at the State Line
California is a legal state too, so many visitors assume they can shop in Medford and drive home with their purchase. They can't. Crossing the Oregon and California border with cannabis is transporting it across a state line, which federal law prohibits regardless of either state's rules. Buy what you will use in Oregon and finish it here.
Inside the store, a California license works like any other ID. The daily limit is set by Oregon, not California: up to 2 ounces of flower, 10 grams of concentrates, 16 ounces of edibles and 72 fluid ounces of liquids per person, per day (Oregon purchase limits explained). A California medical card does not qualify for Oregon's medical tax exemption; only Oregon OMMP cards do. Our guide for California visitors buying weed in Medford covers the trip in more detail, and can tourists buy weed in Medford answers the basics for everyone else.
Medford's Licensed Dispensaries
There are 34 licensed stores in Medford. 31 serve Oregon Medical Marijuana Program (OMMP) patients and 31 hold delivery endorsements. La Mota runs five Medford locations, and The Spot Cannabis Collective, Substance and Emerald Triangle each have two. Ashland, Central Point and Grants Pass have their own pages, linked at the bottom.
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Where Medford's Stores Are: Downtown, West Main, Crater Lake Highway and South Medford
Downtown and Central Medford (8 stores)
Emerald Triangle Downtown on East 10th Street draws the most reviews in Medford, Budz Mart on South Central Avenue has the top rating, and Wicked Flower Shop and Mr. Nice Guy Medford face each other on East Jackson Street. Downtown and central Medford guide →
West Medford: West Main, McAndrews and Stewart Avenue (6 stores)
Four stores where West Main meets West McAndrews, including Rogue Valley Cannabis West Main and Kanopy 7, plus Oregon Grown Cannabis and a La Mota on Stewart Avenue that reviewers say has a drive-thru. West Medford guide →
North Medford and Crater Lake Highway (10 stores)
The biggest group, near the airport and Rogue Valley Mall: both Substance stores (rated 5.0 and 4.9), The Spot Cannabis Collective and Cloud 9 Wellness on Crater Lake Highway, and Top Shelf Wellness Center on Elm Avenue. North Medford guide →
South Medford (3 stores)
Nectar Medford, open from 7 a.m., and The Spot Cannabis Collective Center Dr near Harry & David, plus Budz Barn on Highway 99 toward Phoenix. These are the first stops for northbound I-5 drivers. South Medford guide →
Medford Dispensary Picks
From verified hours, state license records and thousands of public Google reviews (October 2026):
- Highest rated: Substance Crater Lake Hwy (5.0 stars), Substance McAndrews, Budz Mart and Nectar Medford (4.9 stars from more than 430 reviews).
- Most reviewed: Emerald Triangle Downtown (more than 800 reviews), Wicked Flower Shop and Budz Barn.
- Early birds: Nectar Medford opens at 7 a.m.; both Spot Cannabis Collective stores open at 7:30. Every Medford opening time →
- Best value: Budz Mart for budget ounces and dabs, Budz Barn for prepackaged flower, and La Mota Pacific Hwy for ounces.
- Drive-thru: La Mota Stewart Ave, according to reviewers.
- Clones: Sensible Cannabis Company, Top Shelf Wellness Center and Cannabiz Experience.
- Women-owned (per Google): Oregon Farmacy, Rogue Valley Cannabis West Main and La Mota West Main.
- Flying into Medford: Substance Crater Lake Hwy is about a mile from the airport. Dispensaries near Medford airport →
- First exit from California: Nectar Medford and The Spot Cannabis Collective Center Dr.
Rogue Valley Flower and What You Pay in Medford
Long, dry summers make the Rogue Valley one of Oregon's main outdoor growing regions, and many Medford shelves carry sun-grown flower from nearby farms. Ask the budtender what was grown locally; it is often on special, and Oregon prices are already low because the state licensed more growers than it needed.
At the register, the City of Medford adds a 3% tax on recreational cannabis (Medford Municipal Code 8.3105) to Oregon's 17%, so the total is about 20%. OMMP cardholders pay no cannabis tax, and Oregon has no sales tax on top.
At the Counter in Medford: ID, Payment, Delivery and Medical
- ID: An unexpired photo ID proving you are 21, from any state, or a passport or military ID. Phone photos and expired cards are refused.
- Payment: Plan on cash or debit; most stores have an ATM. Credit cards rarely work at Oregon dispensaries.
- Hours: Oregon allows sales from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and each Medford shop sets its own schedule inside that range.
- Delivery: 31 stores can bring orders to a home in their approved area, but not to a hotel or business. Order by 8 p.m.; delivery must be done by 9. How weed delivery works in Medford →
- Medical: 31 of Medford's 34 stores serve OMMP patients, who skip the tax and can buy more; patients aged 18 to 20 can shop at those stores with their card. Medical marijuana in Medford →
For possession limits and penalties, see our Oregon marijuana laws guide. New to dispensaries? Start with how to find a good dispensary and what to buy.
Crater Lake, the Rogue and Other Places Cannabis Stays Illegal
Crater Lake National Park and the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest are federal land, where cannabis is illegal under federal law. In town, using it anywhere open to the public, from Bear Creek Park to a hotel parking lot, is a Class B violation with a presumptive $265 fine. Most Medford hotels ban smoking; see smoking weed in Medford hotels and where you can smoke in Medford. And if you are driving on to Crater Lake or back down I-5, remember Oregon has no THC blood limit: officers judge impairment, and a cannabis DUII is charged like any other.
Strains Common in Medford
Menus change with each harvest. You will often find White Runtz, Strawberry Cough, Gelato Cookies, Platinum Sour Diesel, Lemon Cake and Zkittlez Cake. Our guides to choosing a strain, sativa versus indica and terpenes explain the differences.
Ashland, Central Point, Talent and the Rest of Southern Oregon
- Dispensaries in Central Point: 3 stores just northwest.
- Dispensaries in Ashland: 6 stores 12 miles south.
- Dispensaries in Talent: 2 stores between Medford and Ashland.
- Dispensaries in Grants Pass: 10 stores 30 miles northwest.
- Dispensaries in Klamath Falls: 7 stores east over the Cascades.
Our Oregon city directory covers the rest of the state.
Medford Weed FAQ for Locals and Californians
How many dispensaries are in Medford, OR?
34 stores with an active OLCC retail license. Ten of them are in north Medford along Crater Lake Highway.
Can Californians buy weed in Medford?
Yes. A valid California driver's license or ID works if you are 21 or older, and Oregon's purchase limits apply.
Can I drive weed from Medford back to California?
No. Taking cannabis across the state line is a federal offense, even though California has legalized it.
Does Oregon accept a California medical marijuana card?
Not for medical benefits. Only Oregon OMMP cards qualify for tax-free medical purchases; Californians 21 and up shop as recreational customers.
What is the cannabis tax in Medford?
About 20%: the state's 17% plus Medford's 3% city tax. OMMP cardholders are exempt.
What is the first dispensary off I-5 coming from California?
In Medford, Nectar Medford and The Spot Cannabis Collective Center Dr in south Medford are the first stops.
Is there a dispensary near Medford airport?
Substance Crater Lake Hwy is about a mile from the terminal.
Is there a drive-thru dispensary in Medford?
Reviewers say La Mota on Stewart Avenue has one.
What time do Medford dispensaries open?
Nectar Medford opens at 7 a.m., the earliest legal time, and the two Spot Cannabis Collective stores at 7:30.
Can I bring weed to Crater Lake?
No. Crater Lake is a national park, and cannabis is illegal on federal land.
Where can I buy clones in Medford?
Sensible Cannabis Company, Top Shelf Wellness Center and Cannabiz Experience sell them.
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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.