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.
Police & Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Barron County Sheriff's Office
Cumberland Police (Non-Emergency)
Fire Department
Cumberland Fire Department
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
Care Sanitation
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.
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.
Growing Wishes Greenhouse & Garden
Garden Supplies | Turtle Lake
Local garden center for perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, succulents, produce, gifts, and much more!
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
Synergy Coop
Propane Tank Refills | Rice Lake
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
Property & Maintenance Services
Diggers Hotline
Wisconsin's One-call center 811 or (800) 242-8511 or (262) 432-7910
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.
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
Bear Creek Lawn Care, LLC
Lawn Services | Rice Lake
Spring/fall cleanups, weekly mowing, trimming etc...
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.
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
Pipe Lake Repair
Car repair and maintenance services/Comstock
WISCO RV and Marine
Boat & Marine Services/Cumberland
St Croix Dock and Marine
Boat Repair & Service/Cumberland
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.
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
Environmental Protection
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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