Nestled in the eastern San Jose foothills, Joseph D. Grant County Park is a hidden gem that offers a tranquil escape from urban life. This picturesque park is perfect for nature enthusiasts, providing a variety of trails for hikers and bikers of all skill levels. Surrounded by rolling hills, serene lakes, and abundant wildlife, the park is a haven for photography and outdoor recreation.
The park boasts excellent facilities, including clean picnic areas, well-maintained camping sites, and ample parking. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful surroundings while taking in stunning views of the San Jose landscape. The park's trails cater to everyone from casual strollers to adventure seekers, ensuring there's something for every visitor.
Customers have praised the park for its uncrowded nature and hidden gem status, with many highlighting the steep but rewarding drive up and the breathtaking views. It is described as a paradise for nature lovers and an excellent spot to relax and recharge.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Hiking
Barbecue grill
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Uncrowded county park in the eastern San Jose foothills. Plenty of trails for all levels, picnic tables, camping, and great historic value can be found here. The drive up is steep and windy but worth the adventure. The drive down is easier and features terrific views of San Jose.
Joseph D. Grant County Park is a hidden gem in the Bay Area and an absolute paradise for nature lovers! The park offers an impressive variety of trails that cater to all levels, from easy strolls to more challenging hikes. The scenery is breathtaking, with rolling hills, serene lakes, and plenty of wildlife sightings—perfect for photography or just soaking in the beauty of the outdoors. The facilities are excellent, with clean picnic areas, well-marked trails, and ample parking. It’s also a fantastic spot for camping, with spacious sites that are well-maintained and surrounded by nature’s tranquility. Whether you’re hiking, biking, or simply enjoying a peaceful day outdoors, this park has something for everyone. It’s a great escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and a place where you can truly relax and recharge. I highly recommend visiting Joseph D. Grant County Park—you won’t be disappointed!
The trails that intersects Quimby is what I’ll be reviewing. You can do a lengthy loop here. It goes by a small lake, a viewpoint, and has tons of wildlife.
Camped here for a night and it was a nice park. There were lot of deer and coyotes around the park so be careful of them when driving and staying around. In the campground, the restrooms/showers had WiFi so for urgent situations it’s good to know there is that since there wasn’t much cell reception. But Starlink works. I drove in and got a spot that was not occupied and paid at park entrance.
The way to get to the park was so beautiful. Almost no one was in the park. The park is huge but there are not many things to do. I canceled my camping for the next month because it was too dry.