Mineral rights in Garfield County, Colorado
Garfield County is a quieter corner of Colorado's mineral market, with 4 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 4
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 14.8%
- Avg lease royalty
down 80% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Garfield County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Chevron | 4 |
What the record says
Garfield County recorded 4 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 20 in the prior 24 months. 50% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Activity centers on the Piceance basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 27 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 14.8% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Garfield County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Garfield County, Colorado?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Chevron. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Garfield County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Garfield County average about 14.8% royalty. Individual terms vary with acreage position, competition, and the operator — treat this as a market reference point, not a quote.
How do I research mineral rights ownership in Garfield County?
Start with the Garfield County clerk's deed records and the county appraisal roll, then verify against state regulator filings. Our title search guide walks through the process, and the Mineral Eagle platform links these records for the whole county.
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Buying in Garfield County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.