Mineral rights in Caddo County, Oklahoma
Caddo County sees steady, selective drilling — 13 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 13
- Permits · 24 mo
- 3
- Rigs running
- 5,957
- Wells on record
- 19.3%
- Avg lease royalty
up 333% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Caddo County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Continental Resources | 6 |
| Devon | 4 |
| Mach Natural Resources LP | 3 |
What the record says
Caddo County recorded 13 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 3 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 13,622-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Scoop|Stack play of the Anadarko basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 6,037 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 19.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Caddo County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Caddo County, Oklahoma?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Continental Resources, Devon, Mach Natural Resources LP. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Caddo County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Caddo County average about 19.3% 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 Caddo County?
Start with the Caddo 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 Caddo County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.