There you can load up on great Italian cuisine in an outdoor courtyard under the desert sky and redrock canyon walls. Where to Stay Great camping is available all around Moab in both public and private campgrounds. The best deal is the Lazy Lizard International Youth Hostel just south of town on U.S. 191, where you'll find inexpensive accommodations, and where campers can buy showers. When to Come Spring and fall are the best times to mountain bike Moab. May. Weather is changeable then, with storms and wind popping up quickly.
Flash floods are possible.
If you're caught out in a thunderstorm, move off the ridges and domes where lightning might strike. Autumn, from mid-September to early November, offers delightful weather. Occasional storms roll through, but most days are calm and clear. Treat the land with respect Be respectful of the land. Don't touch or rub petroglyphs or pictographs even small amounts of sweat and body oil can degrade these treasures.