Located at the end of Barnicle Street in Railway Estate, this upstream boat ramp sits on the Ross River at GPS coordinates 19. 281808° S, 146. 824916° E. It is managed by Townsville City Council and provides access to the river for trailer boats.

The upstream ramp features 2 lanes with a 10-degree slope and a 5-tonne load rating. Toilet facilities are available on site.

The ramp is part of a broader two-ramp complex at Barnicle Street, which was upgraded by CivilPlus Constructions on behalf of the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads to address a shortage of recreational boating launch and retrieval facilities with all-tide access in Townsville.