Rapid City has 4 dispensaries licensed by the South Dakota Department of Health. They sell only to South Dakota registry cardholders, caregivers and visiting patients who have registered a valid card from home and received confirmation. That last group matters here: Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore, but a visitor without a medical card cannot buy, and federal land in the Hills is off limits for cannabis even with one.
The state's list shows ten dispensary registrations in Rapid City, yet they come down to four storefronts, because several Genesis Farms and Puffy's registrations share an address. Genesis Farms runs two of the four.
All 4 Licensed Dispensaries in Rapid City, SD
The stores split between central and north Rapid City (57701) and the west side (57702), so most of the city is a short drive from at least one.
57701: Genesis Farms Rapid City East North Street at 230 E North St and CC Health on Discovery Circle. 57702: Puffy's Rapid City on West Main Street and Genesis Farms Rapid City North Plaza on North Plaza Drive.
Best Rapid City Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026:
- Highest rated: Genesis Farms East North Street (4.8 stars, about 390 reviews) and Puffy's Rapid City (4.6, about 190).
- Most reviewed: Genesis Farms East North Street.
- Small sample: Genesis Farms North Plaza has 5.0 stars, but from only 9 reviews.
- Earliest and latest: Both Genesis Farms stores are open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. CC Health and Puffy's run 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Visiting a Dispensary in Rapid City: Card, ID and Hours
- Register before your trip: Visitors with a valid medical card from home must register with the Department of Health and receive confirmation before buying. Visiting patients may possess up to 3 ounces but may not grow.
- At the counter: Bring the card or registration plus a photo ID issued by a state, a tribe or the federal government. Staff check the state tracking system before every sale.
- No use on site: Consumption on a cannabis business's property is prohibited.
Rapid City and South Dakota Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
Patients may buy no more than 3 ounces of cannabis or cannabis products in any 14-day period, counted across every store in the state.
- Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills: Mount Rushmore National Memorial and the Black Hills National Forest are federal land, where federal law applies and a state card offers no protection. The same goes for military property such as Ellsworth Air Force Base.
- Driving the Hills: Driving under the influence of marijuana is a DUI under South Dakota law, with no THC blood limit.
- Wyoming and Montana: Wyoming has no legal market; Montana sells to adults 21 and older. Crossing any state line with cannabis breaks federal law, and South Dakota can charge a misdemeanor for cannabis used elsewhere and detected in your body. See our Wyoming and Montana guides.
More in our South Dakota marijuana laws guide, federal marijuana law guide and state law index.
Cannabis Taxes in Rapid City
Medical cannabis in South Dakota carries the 4.2% state sales tax, plus municipal tax when you take possession within city limits. Rapid City's municipal rate is 2%, so expect 6.2% on the receipt. Our cannabis prices by state page shows how prices compare.
Medical Marijuana in Rapid City
Residents need a written certification from a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, then apply to the Department of Health within 90 days. The card costs $75, or $20 for low-income households, and must be renewed every year. See Cannabis 101 for the basics.
Dispensaries Near Rapid City
- Dispensaries in Box Elder: 1 store just east on I-90.
- Dispensaries in Sturgis: 2 stores north on I-90.
- Dispensaries in Deadwood: 1 store in the northern Hills.
- Dispensaries in Spearfish: 1 store near the Wyoming line.
- Dispensaries in Custer: 1 store in the southern Hills.
- Dispensaries in Hot Springs: 1 store at the south end of the Hills.
Browse every town in our South Dakota dispensary directory.
Rapid City Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Rapid City?
Only medical cannabis for registered patients, caregivers and registered visiting patients. Recreational marijuana is illegal in South Dakota.
How many dispensaries are in Rapid City?
4 storefronts. The state lists ten registrations, but several share an address.
Can tourists buy weed in Rapid City?
Only visiting patients with a valid medical card from home who have registered with the Department of Health and received confirmation.
Can I bring cannabis to Mount Rushmore?
No. Mount Rushmore and the Black Hills National Forest are federal land, where a state card gives no protection.
How much can I buy in Rapid City?
No more than 3 ounces in any 14-day period, across all stores.
What time do Rapid City dispensaries close?
The two Genesis Farms stores are open until 10 p.m.; CC Health and Puffy's close at 8.
Can I use cannabis while camping in the Black Hills?
Not on national forest land, which is federal. Elsewhere, the card does not cover use in public places or places open to the public.
What is the best dispensary in Rapid City?
Genesis Farms East North Street has 4.8 stars from about 390 reviews. See the ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Store names and towns come from the South Dakota Department of Health medical cannabis establishments list, and we match each store to its street address in Google Maps. When a business holds several registrations at one storefront, we list it once. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data, refreshed monthly.