Camping
We camped at Horseshoe Meadows, about 6 miles into the loop. When you enter the meadow, continue around the small hill to your right until you come to the part of the clearing with an unobstructed view of Mount Adams. You can set up camp anywhere in this meadow. When we were there, there was nothing growing there. Take caution not to set your tent up under any of the dead trees.
We (well, Jeff and Arren) gathered some firewood from the edges of the meadow and constructed a fire pit from found rocks. For all I know, it may still be there for your own use. Enjoy it responsibly!
You can also camp at Looking Glass Lake, just half a mile east after the loop junction. However, this campsite offers very little privacy (as all the campsites face one another), the view is obstructed by large dead trees, and god help you when the mosquitos come out. It looked like most campers we saw there were there to fish, so if that's your thing make yourself at home.
Food and Water
Water is plentiful along the trail. There is also a rolling creek that runs through Horseshoe Meadows. Bring a water filter system.
On your way to and/or from the trail, you gotta stop at the roadside Big Man's Rotisserie in Husum, Washington. This is one of Jeff and I's favorite places to eat and we try to find any excuse to drive 90 minutes out of Portland to have lunch here. Big Man - an affable tall guy who's well-known in the White Salmon boating community - puts a worldly spin on barbecue. Get the pulled pork with pickled cabbage, chutney and chapati.
Questions?
As always, I'm happy to help! Leave a comment below or email me at yesmomimalive@gmail.com