FYI, a fire has just started near Airport Flat which is on the Loon Lake side of the trail. The Rubicon trail is closed for now. Furthermore, both the Tahoe National forest and the El Dorado National forest has ordered no camping whatsoever on the Rubicon, presumably the Fordyce as well. No fires, welders, lanterns or propane stoves allowed, whether you have a permit or not. This order is in effect thru 9/20 as of now. Rubicon Springs is open to camping on a first come first served basis, $15/Jeep. Aside from the fire, the trail would be open, you just can't camp there thru 9/20. Hopefully, things get better in the coming days...