West - Yellowstone crowds?

Has anyone been to Yellowstone this July? How were the crowds? We are planning a trip next 4th July (this is our only option for dates) and hear that Yellowstone is really crowded in the summer, but of course this is subjective. We have been to many Natl Parks, usually in summer, so are used to the crowds at places like Zion, Grand Canyon... is Yellowstone worse? Thanks!

I worked in Jellystone for a couple of summers during college, and like most parks July and August are the busy months. August is the busiest. The week after Labor Day is by far the best time to go, but it sounds like you are locked into 4th of July week.

A fact they like to throw around is 90% of the people that visit Yellowstone never venture more than 100 yards from a paved road. So if you want to get away from the crowds just get away from the main loop.

Thanks for your reply and information.