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Staples Lake
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  • About
    • Overview
    • Early History
    • Legacy & Landmarks
    • Memory Book
  • Local Favorites
  • Resources
  • Events
  • Lake Protection
  • Trails & Riding
  • FAQs
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Share A Memory

Resources

Helpful services and local contacts near Staples Lake

 Life at the lake comes with practical needs — from hardware and supplies to utilities, maintenance, and essential services. This page is intended as a community reference to help residents and visitors locate commonly used services in the area. 

If you’d like to suggest an addition or update, please contact us.

Notes and Disclaimers:

  • This page is intended as a helpful reference, not a recommendation.
  • Businesses listed are commonly used by lake residents or are geographically convenient.
  • Availability and services may change; visitors are encouraged to contact providers directly. 

Medical & Health

Cumberland Healthcare

Hospital & Clinics | Cumberland
The primary medical provider for the Staples Lake area, offering emergency care, clinics, and outpatient services. https://cumberlandhealthcare.com/

The Apothecary

Pharmacy | Cumberland
Locally owned community pharmacy. Online refills available. 

https://www.mygnp.com/


Police & Sheriff

Polk County Sheriff's Office

Website Link to Sheriffs Office

715-485-8300

Barron County Sheriff's Office

Website Link to Sheriffs Office

715-537-3106

Cumberland Police (Non-Emergency)

Website Link to Police Department

715-822-2754


Fire Department

Cumberland Fire Department

Website Link to Fire Department

 715-822-8107 


Veterinary

Northern Lakes Veterinary

Veterinary | Cumberland
The Northern Lakes Veterinary Clinic team has been proudly serving Cumberland and Shell Lake, WI for more than 30 years. https://lakevet.net/


Septic Services & Pumping

Northwoods Septic

https://www.northwoodsseptic.com/

715-357-3100

Care Sanitation

(715) 234-6325 


Hardware Supplies

Ace Hardware

Hardware & Supplies | Cumberland
A go-to resource for cabin and home needs, including tools, seasonal supplies, propane, and general maintenance items.

715-822-8459 


Greenhouses & Garden Centers

Odden Flowers & Greenhouse

Garden Supplies | Cumberland
Local, third generation family-owned greenhouse and flower shop open year-round, offering cut flowers, annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, landscaping services and much more. 

(715) 822-4835 

Facebook Link


Growing Wishes Greenhouse & Garden

Garden Supplies | Turtle Lake
Local garden center for perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, succulents, produce, gifts, and much more! 

Facebook Link

(715) 986-4441


Utilities & Internet

Brightspeed

Internet & Phone Service
Provides internet service in parts of the Staples Lake area. Availability varies by address. https://fast.brightspeed.com/

Polk-Burnett Electric Cooperative

Electric Utilities/Centuria

https://www.polkburnett.com/

Synergy Coop

Propane Tank Refills | Rice Lake

 715-234-8191


Waste & Disposal

Waste Management

Garbage Pick Up| For Comstock
Set up and schedule garbage pickup. https://www.wm.com/us/en

Barron County Waste to Energy & Recycling/Incinerator

Waste Disposal | Almena
Commonly used facility for garbage and waste disposal by lake residents and property owners. Drop off your discards and junk.  

585 10 1/2 Ave  Almena, WI 54805 

(715) 637-6890 


Property & Maintenance Services

Diggers Hotline

 Wisconsin's One-call center 811 or (800) 242-8511 or (262) 432-7910 

https://www.diggershotline.com/

Dana the Drain Doctor

Handyman | Cumberland
Wide range of repair and maintenance tasks, including plumbing, septic and drain cleaning, PERK tests, line thawing, tree root removal, toilet & sink repair, hydro jetting, ice dam removal and more. 

https://danathedraindoctor.com/ 

Myers Electric

Electricians | Rice Lake 

Digging & Trenching, Electrical Design (CAD), Generators, Locating & Fault Finding, Overhead / Underground Services, Recycling Program, Repairs & Service Upgrades, Thermal Imaging.  
https://www.meyerselectricllc.com/

Mancl's Excavating

Excavating, Sewer Systems etc | Rice Lake
Tree cutting, road gravel, black dirt, sewer systems, demolition, driveways, basements, brush and stump removal

715-234-1392

Bear Creek Lawn Care, LLC

Lawn Services | Rice Lake
Spring/fall cleanups, weekly mowing, trimming etc...

715-822-0024


Tree Trimming & Removal

Pat's Tree Service

Tree Trimming and Removal | Comstock
715-419-2591

NWI Tree Service & Landscaping

Full Service & Free Estimates | New Richmond
Family-owned, tree removal (all sizes), grinding, stump removal, seeding, waste removal.

https://nwitreeservice.com/


Wells & Pumps

Beecroft Danwell Company

Well Drilling, Maintenance & Repair | Comstock
The services offered include: onsite well estimates, well drilling, water system setup and repair, water line repair and installation, water sampling for real estate, and annual checks. https://www.beecroftwells.com/


Boat, Pontoon & Vehicle Services

Cumberland Boat & Storage

Cumberland's premier new and used dock & boat lift sales and boat storage

(715) 671-0125 

https://cbsdnl.com/

Pipe Lake Repair

Car repair and maintenance services/Comstock

612-247-9585

WISCO RV and Marine

Boat & Marine Services/Cumberland

https://www.wiscorvandmarine.com/

St Croix Dock and Marine

Boat Repair & Service/Cumberland

https://stcroixdock.com/


Lake & Outdoor Services

Loon Rescue

If you see a lone pelican or swan and it might be injured. Call Loon Rescue at 715-966-5415 to see if the bird needs help. If you have a captured bird that needs assistance, call REGI at 715-623-4015 for care. 

Mosquito Maximus "Mosquito Joe"

Spray to eliminate mosquitoes, spiders, Asian beetles, boxelder bugs, and more. It's a game-changer for having bug free bonfires.

https://mosquitomaximus.com/

715-641-0516

Madsen Pest Management

 Affordable and reliable pest management. https://madsenpest.com/


Wisconsin DNR

Fishing Info & Online Fishing License

General link: https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Fishing


Fishing license online link: https://gowild.wi.gov/lookupaccount

Hunting Info

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Hunt

Environmental Protection

https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/environment

Notes & Disclaimer This page is intended as a helpful reference, not a recommendation. Businesses listed are commonly used by lake residents or are geographically convenient. Availability and services may change; visitors are encouraged to contact providers directly. If you’d like to suggest an addition or update, please contact us.

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