***Traveling out west*** Need Suggestions

Johno02 wrote:
And remember that the loop road in Yellowstone is 142 miles around. And at 50 mph, that is over three hours driving time alone. No even considering curves, BIG hills and grades, and herds of elk, buffalo, tourists, and an occasional bear blocking the road for a good part of that. One single buffalo 100' from the road can back traffic up for miles and hours. One in the road can mess up most of a day. A restroom, and/or kitchen become a vital necessity, especially with kids and us older folks.

It will also be extremely expensive traveling at 50 MPH since the maximum speed limit is 45 with numerous stretches where the limit is lower.
The traffic congestion is actually over rated. Yes, there are a lot of vehicles and sometimes animal sightings block the road for a while, but traffic generally moves along. No, it isn't interstate fast, and no you won't have seclusion, but there is a big reason why Yellowstone has millions of visitors each year. It is fantastic and worth the inconveniences.
As for where to stay and what to stay in, I can only suggest that with 6 people the primary consideration should be bathroom facilities and hookups. You can surely save some dollars staying in Forest Service and Park campgrounds, but cycling 6 people thru the shower in the RV without water and sewer connections is going to be much more trouble than the value of the money you save. It is my contention that for anyone traveling to Yellowstone for the typical guest visitation of around a week, the RV Park you choose is the least of your concerns. You are there for Yellowstone, not the RV Park, and Yellowstone is 2 million acres. You won't see or experience much of it from any campground.