Yes, I stayed there when the ferry worked last time. On the northern side. A great experience. However be aware if the conditions are right there may be heaps of rats at night. I recall we were sitting around the fire and the kids were cooking damper and rats came from everywhere Around the fire. Pretty amazing. luckily, we didn’t end up with any chewed wires in the vehicle.
You were luckier than I. I did the same and was planning to stay on the Northern side. It was the last day of the Ferry. I caught the ferry northwards and drove back south on the same day.
BUT the mozzies were so bad. I've never seen anything like it. They were coming in through the vents.. I dared not wind the window down and kept diving, unfortunately.
I doubt the water will make it to the Birdsville Track this year, sadly.