Are there mountain lions near San Jose?

Yes, there are mountain lions near San Jose. The large open spaces of Santa Clara County's parks give them plenty of food and shelter.

Visitors have seen them in the back country of Coyote Lake-Harvey Bear Ranch County Park. In Joseph D. Grant County Park, they've been reported 12 times on iNaturalist.

Attacks are extremely rare. California has had six known fatal attacks since 1890. If you meet one, don't run. Back away slowly, stand tall and wave your arms.