Anyone have first hand knowledge of Horseshoe Bend and Wallpolla Island SF Camps

Hi Patrol22,
I am an old Merbein boy and have camped at these places many times.
Access to Merbein common is off the Old Wentworth Road and is the track at the rear of the Merbein winery. Several of the spots along the river would cater for your group size and there is a small toilet at the swimming hole area which is about 1km in from the Old Wentworth Road. However, this common area is not too far from civilisation and with it comes the potential problem of crime. In the past it has been a site for dumping of stolen cars and some unruly drinking sessions. I do not want to be alarmist but these are the facts.
On the other hand, Walpolla Island is a fair drive out of Merbein and a little less visited. Again several spots would cater for a group your size and there is access to plenty of firewood. Care would need to be taken if it has rained as the Old Mail Road can be very slippery in some spots.
A good spot to camp with space is at Snaggy (GPS Coordinates-S34.08.125 E141.52.475) or near (S34.06.487 E141.45.154) which is a good fishing location. Camping at the latter may be a bit more spread though and more isolated to get to. You will need to arrange your own toileting at all spots here.
Enjoy your trip.
Cheers.
Peter W
"Life is not a Rehearsal"