We are planning a trip to Branson for the 4th of July. 4 adults and 4 teenagers (14-19yo) in a 35 ft Class C. We will not have a toad and would like to stay somewhere convenient to attractions. Possibility is to move once during stay, kids want to go to Silver Dollar City. Does anyone have a suggestion where to stay? Are there shuttles or buses around town? Should we plan on car rental? I have heard traffic could be a bear for the RV. Hopefully we aren't late for July 4th reservations.
The Wilderness Campground is closest to Silver Dollar City and they have a shuttle service to the park. This will save you the $5.00 per day RV parking fee. Make sure your air conditioner in the RV is in good working order. July can be very hot and humid. Even though you will see lots of tour buses in Branson, I would not do it in an RV. The traffic can be very busy and trying to negotiate the city in an RV could be very stressful. Musicland Campground is really close to the main part of town. You may want to move there after Silver Dollar City. Still, without a car there will be lots you will not be able to see.
We stayed at Musicland Kampgrounds and were close to the main area of Branson. It is within walking distance of shows shops and restaurant's. Nice and cozy park. It is right behind the Titanic on the main drag.
We stayed at the KOA just off the strip and would again. They used to have a shuttle but no longer. And I don't recall seeing any other shuttles or busses running around, but I really was not watching for them. Touring Branson in the C would not be good. And if you plan on taking in any shows it would be very hard to park. Don't know about RV parking at Silver Dollar City.