Morning view across the St. Lawrence River with boats and wooded islands

Live views from the St. Lawrence

River
Observatory

Scenic live views from the 1000 Islands region. Choose a location and watch one camera at a time.

Watch live

Current conditions

Clayton, New York

72°F

Sunny

Wind
SW 6 mph
Humidity
55%
Visibility
10 mi

Updated Jul 17, 2026, 9:18 AM EDT

Explore locations

Scenic preview from Riverfront Marina

Riverfront Marina

2 cameras

1 available

A wide look across the marina lawn, docks, and the main river channel.

View cameras
Scenic preview from Island Point

Island Point

3 cameras

2 available

Open-water views toward quiet channels and the low wooded islands beyond.

View cameras
Scenic preview from Bridge Overlook

Bridge Overlook

2 cameras

1 available

A high shoreline perspective on the bridge, current, and passing river traffic.

View cameras
Scenic preview from Harbor Village

Harbor Village

4 cameras

2 available

Four calm perspectives across the village waterfront and harbor approaches.

View cameras

Beyond the webcams

Make a day
of it.

Check the river before you go, then experience it for yourself. Cruise through island channels, step inside Gilded Age landmarks, or spend a quiet afternoon along the shoreline.

Explore the 1000 Islands
01

Cruise between the islands

See lighthouses, summer homes, and hidden channels from the water—the view that made this region famous.

Find a river cruise
02

Step inside river history

Tour Boldt Castle on Heart Island and discover the grand stories behind the St. Lawrence shoreline.

Visit Boldt Castle
03

Explore at your own pace

Go paddling, cycle a river trail, find a nature walk, or settle into a waterfront village for the afternoon.

Browse outdoor ideas

Made possible locally

Camera hosts & community partners

Host profileCommunity partnerYour business here