Welcome home to Nucla, Colorado.
Nucla (NOO-kluh) is a small town in southwestern Colorado, tucked away in west end of Montrose County. According to the last census, Nucla had 734 residents. Located between Telluride and Gateway Colorado Nucla offers an abundance of recreational activities. Camping, hiking, fishing and hunting opportunities lie a short drive away in any direction.

Nucla was founded as a utopian community in 1894. The name Nucla is derived from the word nucleus, as it was meant to serve as a nucleus to the surrounding areas.