About this Location

Facility Overview

DHMC Staff Parking is a dedicated parking facility serving the sprawling Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) campus in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Located along Medical Center Drive just off NH Route 120, this facility primarily consists of expansive surface parking areas and employee-designated zones designed to accommodate healthcare professionals, clinical staff, researchers, and administrative personnel. Because these lots are largely configured as open-air surface parking, standard passenger cars, crossover SUVs, full-size pickup trucks, and high-profile work vehicles can park without the vertical clearance restrictions typically found in covered decks. Clear lane markers, designated accessible bays, and direct pathway lighting make navigation smooth during all hours of the day and night.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Situated in the heart of the Upper Valley healthcare and academic corridor, DHMC Staff Parking offers direct access to key medical facilities and educational institutions across the campus:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC): The flagship hospital complex and Outpatient Surgery Center are situated directly on campus, accessible within a 3- to 7-minute walk or a brief ride on the campus shuttle.
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth: Integrated academic and clinical research buildings are within walking distance across the Lebanon medical campus.
Norris Cotton Cancer Care Pavilion: Located within the main hospital complex, providing specialized clinical care.
Centerra Marketplace: A convenient retail and dining center located roughly 1 mile away along Route 120, featuring regional dining spots, banking, and professional offices.
Downtown Hanover & Dartmouth College: Situated approximately 3.5 miles northwest, offering cultural venues like the Hopkins Center for the Arts and the Hood Museum of Art.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are organized via Medical Center Drive and Lahaye Drive, connecting directly to Route 120 (Lebanon Street). Route 120 provides seamless regional access to Interstate 89 (Exit 18) to the south and Interstate 91 to the west via Route 120 and Route 10. For public transit users, the campus is served by Advance Transit (AT) bus routes, including the Blue and Red lines, offering fare-free regional bus transportation connecting Lebanon, Hanover, White River Junction, and Norwich. Internal DHMC campus shuttle vans also circulate frequently between perimeter staff parking lots and main hospital entrances during shift changes.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

Open-Air Surface Parking: Generous headroom accommodating standard cars, minivans, and oversized pickup trucks without clearance barriers.
Campus Shuttle Service: Complimentary staff shuttle loops connect outer parking zones to hospital entrances during peak shift changes.
24/7 Security & Lighting: Active campus safety patrols, illuminated lamp posts, and emergency call stations positioned across the parking sectors.
Accessible Parking: Designated ADA-compliant parking stalls located near transit pick-up zones and pathway access points.
Permit Management: Regulated access via Dartmouth Health staff parking permits and vehicle registration.

Ideal For

Hospital & Clinical Staff: Doctors, nurses, allied health workers, and administrative employees reporting for shifts at DHMC.
Medical Researchers & Faculty: Geisel School of Medicine researchers and visiting clinicians needing reliable on-campus vehicle storage.
Rotating Shift Workers: Night-shift, weekend, and on-call personnel requiring 24-hour access with illuminated walkways and safety escort availability.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Hospital visitors and patients should note that this facility is strictly designated for authorized staff and credentialed hospital employees. Visitors and outpatient guests should instead follow wayfinding signs to the complimentary Patient & Visitor Parking Garage situated near Entrance 1 and the Main Rotunda. Employees should ensure their digital or physical parking permits are up to date with the Dartmouth Health Transportation Office to avoid campus citations. During winter months, pay close attention to designated snow-plowing corridors and weather advisory notices regarding temporary lot relocations.