Mineral rights in Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Lincoln County is a quieter corner of Oklahoma's mineral market, with 6 permits in the last 24 months — which can mean motivated owners and less buyer competition.
- 6
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 10,151
- Wells on record
- 18%
- Avg lease royalty
up 200% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-05-23
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Lincoln County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Freedom Operating Company, LLC | 2 |
| Scr Energy Operating LLC | 2 |
| Hulen Operating Company | 1 |
| Stone Creek Operating LLC | 1 |
What the record says
Lincoln County recorded 6 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 2 in the prior 24 months. 33% of recent permits are horizontal wells. Activity centers on the Cherokee Platform basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 774 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 18% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Lincoln County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Lincoln County, Oklahoma?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Freedom Operating Company, LLC, Scr Energy Operating LLC, Hulen Operating Company. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Lincoln County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Lincoln County average about 18% 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 Lincoln County?
Start with the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County?
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