Nugget, Colorado

Nugget: Situated high in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 10,262 feet within Gilpin County, this unincorporated area is a former settlement.

About

Nugget is a city located in the county of Gilpin in the U.S. state of Colorado.

Quick Facts about Nugget

State Colorado (United States)
County Gilpin County
Latitude & Longitude 39.8636,-105.5883
Time Zone America/Denver
Local time 05:02:16 (8th November 2026)
Weather 29℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather

Geography

Nugget is located at 39°51'49"N 105°35'18"W (39.8636000, -105.5883300).

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Weather

29°F
Mostly Clear
3 to 8 mph W Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 3 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Nugget, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
126614 University of Colorado Boulder Boulder (CO) 80309-0017

Nearby Transit Stations (11)

Rail and bus stations connected to Nugget, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
WIP Fraser – Winter Park 205 Fraser Avenue RAIL
BLD Boulder, Colorado 30th & Diagonal Highway BUS
GRA Granby 438 Railroad Avenue RAIL
PJT Pine Junction, CO 76 Mount Evans Boulevard BUS
DEB Denver (Bus Station), Colorado 1055 19th Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Nugget.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Rollinsvill Post Office Rollinsville (CO) 80474