UW Lake View & SR 520 Bridge

A Panoramic View Across Lake Washington

Perched on the University of Washington campus, this webcam frames a wide sweep of Lake Washington, one of the region's defining bodies of water. Sailboats, rowing shells, and the occasional ferry trace paths across the open lake, connecting the campus shoreline to the residential neighborhoods on the far side.

The SR 520 Floating Bridge

Stretching across the water toward Bellevue is the SR 520 floating bridge, recognized as the longest floating bridge in the world. Its low profile and steady stream of traffic make it one of the most distinctive engineering landmarks visible from the UW shoreline.

Union Bay and the UW Athletics Complex

The foreground reveals Union Bay and the university's athletics fields, bordered by the UW Center for Urban Horticulture just to the south. This corner of campus blends academic and recreational life along the water's edge.

Bellevue Skyline and the Cascade Range

On the horizon, the Bellevue skyline rises above the lake, with the Cascade Range forming a dramatic backdrop further east. Together they frame one of Seattle's most recognizable eastward views.