Mineral rights in Creek County, Oklahoma
Creek County is a quieter corner of Oklahoma's mineral market, with 7 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 7
- Permits · 24 mo
- 32,935
- Wells on record
- 17.8%
- Avg lease royalty
up 600% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Creek County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Berexco LLC | 2 |
| Luke Oil Company | 2 |
| Wfd Oil Corporation | 1 |
| Slavens II Paul R | 1 |
| Energy Support Services LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Creek County recorded 7 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 1 in the prior 24 months. 14% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Activity centers on the Cherokee Platform basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 162 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 17.8% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Creek County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Creek County, Oklahoma?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Berexco LLC, Luke Oil Company, Wfd Oil Corporation. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Creek County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Creek County average about 17.8% 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 Creek County?
Start with the Creek 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 Creek County?
Mineral Eagle links every permit above to the owners it affects — name by name, with the records to back it up.