Hey tentster,

I've been through this area a few times and it's a great spot for a quick getaway. The portages are all easy and flat (except the 865m portage from Craig to Pishnecka, use the shorter one if water levels permit). I don't recall them being rocky or rooty, just typical trails through the forest.

Regarding camping: Craig Lake is nice but the huge concrete dam on the north shore is visible from most campsites and really take away from the feel - you're better off holding back at Nahma, or pushing on to Pishnecka. I wouldn't go as far as Charr due to Pishnecka being a much more picturesque lake and features better campsites (One is a big rock the other is a nice beach).

Regarding access: There is a small parking lot on the north side of the south river - but save yourself the trouble, drive over the bridge and look on your left - there is a small clearing to park your car and a trail from here directly to the first unnamed pond. Starting here saves you the hassle of loading into the south river for a 30m paddle to a portage leading to the same unnamed pond. See below for details: 



You can park where the little car is and take this alternate portage. That section of the south river is shallow and rocky anyway, this is the better option.