I have not been down to Fort Collins since the COVID hit, but I wouldn't worry a bit about staying there. Besides, if you are just spending the night, the town is a few miles from I-25 and you can stay along the Interstate and never see the town.
I suppose you are aware that I-70 is closed between Gypsum and Glenwood Springs right now due to the Grizzly Creek Fire, which would affect going to Palisades. Also, there is a new fire that started west of Fort Collins (the Cameron Peak fire) that has Highway 14 (referenced in MAC's post) closed. You may want to keep an eye on Inciweb as your departure date approaches.
Last edited by Cheyenne; 08/20/20.
