Located at the end of Barnicle Street in Railway Estate, this upstream boat ramp sits on the Ross River at coordinates 19. 281808° S, 146. 824916° E.

It is one of two ramps at the Barnicle Street site, with the upstream ramp offering two lanes at a 10-degree slope and a 5-tonne load rating. Toilets are available on site. The facility is managed by Townsville City Council.

The ramp was part of an upgrade project in which one half was reconstructed to meet Transport and Main Roads standards and the other extended to reach the lowest astronomical tide level, improving usability across tidal conditions.