Kamionka, Ropczyce-Sędziszów County

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Kamionka is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Ostrów, within Ropczyce-Sędziszów County, Subcarpathian Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland. It lies approximately 8 km north-east of Ostrów, 6 km north-east of Ropczyce, and 27 km north-west of the regional capital Rzeszów. Kamionka lies on the Tuszymka river, a tributary of the Wisłoka river. In the past this area was known for iron smelting and a furnace was located in the village. Iron ore was brought in from the neighbouring village of Ruda, where it was mined. Today Kamionka is known for the picturesque lake which is located there, on the Wisłoka river, surrounded by pine forest. A popular area for camping and water sports.

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