Can you camp in San Jose?

No, you can't camp in San Jose's city parks. They ban camping and close an hour after sunset.

Santa Clara County has tent campsites in five county parks, including Joseph D. Grant County Park on Mt. Hamilton Road. There are state park campgrounds at Henry W. Coe, east of Morgan Hill, and Henry Cowell Redwoods, in Scotts Valley.

There are 116 Hipcamps in greater San Jose or within 50 miles of it. Check out Hipcamp's list of the best camping near San Jose for more info.