Dispensary Near Avondale
Flower, vapes and edibles for Avondale, North Avondale and Corryville.
Serving Avondale
Flower, vape cartridges, and edibles make up most of what Avondale shoppers buy at The Garden Dispensary’s Camp Washington store, the closest licensed recreational dispensary to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, North Avondale, and Corryville. All three neighborhoods sit east of Camp Washington along the Reading Road and Martin Luther King Drive corridor.
This page walks through what is actually on the shelf, how Ohio potency testing and labeling works, which store to use, and the rules that apply whether you are stopping in before the Zoo opens or after a shift near UC.
Avondale, North Avondale, and Corryville are three distinct neighborhoods with different rhythms, from Zoo visitors on weekend mornings to students moving between classes near UC, but they share one nearest dispensary and one set of Ohio rules.
What does The Garden’s menu look like for Avondale shoppers?
The Camp Washington menu covers flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, vape cartridges, concentrates, edibles, drinks, tinctures and topicals, and accessories. Selection rotates with new drops from Ohio cultivators, so the live menu, not memory from a past visit, is the accurate picture.
Flower remains the most requested category, spanning indica, sativa, and hybrid strains, with pre-rolls as the fastest way to try something new without committing to a whole eighth. Vape cartridges cover both full-spectrum and distillate options for shoppers who want something discreet.
For anyone avoiding smoke altogether, edibles and cannabis drinks are stocked in a range of dosages, and tinctures and topicals round out the non-inhaled side of the shelf.
Concentrates are available too, for shoppers who already know their way around dabs or a concentrate-loaded vape. If that is new territory, our concentrates guide is a reasonable place to start before buying.
How is cannabis potency tested and labeled in Ohio?
Every product sold at a licensed Ohio dispensary is tested for potency and contaminants by a state-approved laboratory before it reaches the shelf. Labels list cannabinoid content and batch information, which is worth reading rather than relying on a strain name alone to judge strength.
Testing covers more than THC: labs also screen for pesticides, heavy metals, and microbial contaminants, and products that fail get pulled before sale. That is a baseline every licensed Ohio dispensary has to meet, Camp Washington included.
If a percentage or a strain name is new to you, ask a budtender before buying. How to read a cannabis label is also a useful reference if you would rather study up first.
Batch numbers on a label let you trace a specific product back to its test results, which matters if you find something you like and want to look for the same batch again on a future visit.
Which store serves Avondale, North Avondale and Corryville?
Camp Washington is the nearest Garden Dispensary location, reachable from Avondale, North Avondale, and Corryville along the Reading Road and MLK Drive corridor. It is the same store the University of Cincinnati’s Clifton Heights campus area typically uses.
Camp Washington sits west of Avondale, close enough that a stop before or after a Zoo visit or a class near UC does not add much to the trip. On-site parking is free, which is not always the case near the Zoo lots on a busy weekend.
The store serves adult-use recreational shoppers and registered Ohio medical patients at the same counter.
There is no second Garden Dispensary location closer to this part of the city, so Camp Washington is the consistent answer regardless of which of the three neighborhoods you are coming from.
- Serving store
- Camp Washington
- Address
- 2927 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
- Store hours
- Daily 9AM to 10PM
Does the drive-thru save time near the Zoo and UC campus?
Yes, especially on weekends when Zoo traffic backs up nearby streets. Camp Washington’s drive-thru runs daily from 9AM to 11PM, an hour later than the lobby, so ordering online ahead of time and pulling through skips both a wait and a walk to the door.
The same ID and age checks apply at the drive-thru window as inside the store, so it is not a shortcut around the rules, just a faster physical process once your order is built.
For a full walkthrough of how it works lane by lane, see our drive-thru guide.
Zoo weekends in particular can back up nearby streets well before opening, which is exactly the kind of morning where a pre-ordered drive-thru pickup beats parking and walking in.
What are the buying rules for Avondale and Corryville shoppers?
Any adult 21 or older with a valid photo ID can buy up to 2.5 ounces of flower or 15 grams of extract per visit. University of Cincinnati students should note that campus consumption is off limits under public consumption law, the same as anywhere else in Ohio.
College ID does not substitute for a valid government photo ID at checkout, and dorms and campus grounds count as no different from a public sidewalk for consumption purposes.
Ohio’s adult-use law traces back to Issue 2, approved by voters in November 2023, with licensed sales starting in August 2024 under the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control.
Home grow is a separate legal path for adults, up to six plants per residence occupant and twelve per household, though that is a different proposition than a dorm or shared rental near campus allows in practice.
Visit The Garden Dispensary
Camp Washington – Cincinnati
2927 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Store: Monday-Sunday, 9AM-10PM
Drive-thru: Monday-Sunday, 9AM-11PM
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a dispensary near the Cincinnati Zoo?
The closest licensed recreational dispensary to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden is The Garden’s Camp Washington store, a short drive west along the Reading Road corridor.
Can University of Cincinnati students shop at The Garden?
Yes, any student 21 or older with a valid photo ID can shop. Consumption is not allowed on campus or anywhere in public, the same as elsewhere in Ohio.
What products does Camp Washington carry?
Flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, vape cartridges, concentrates, edibles, drinks, tinctures, topicals, and accessories, all tested by state-approved labs before sale.
Is cannabis potency accurately labeled in Ohio?
Yes. State-approved labs test every product for cannabinoid content and contaminants before it can be sold, and the results are reflected on the product label.
Does Camp Washington have a drive-thru?
Yes, open daily from 9AM to 11PM, an hour past the lobby’s close, which is useful on busy Zoo weekends.
What is a college ID versus a government ID for dispensary purposes?
A student or campus ID does not count. You need a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license or passport, to purchase cannabis in Ohio.
Can I grow cannabis at home near Avondale or Corryville?
Ohio allows home grow up to six plants per adult and twelve per household at a private residence, out of public view. Shared or campus housing may have separate restrictions.
For adults 21 and older. Cannabis may impair judgment and motor skills; do not drive or operate machinery after use. Do not use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep all products locked away from children and pets. Ohio dispensary products are tested for potency and contaminants by state-approved laboratories. These products are not FDA-approved and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.