Mineral rights in Stephens County, Oklahoma
Stephens County sees steady, selective drilling — 12 permits over the last 24 months, accelerating versus the prior period.
- 12
- Permits · 24 mo
- 21,258
- Wells on record
- 20.3%
- Avg lease royalty
up 1100% vs prior 24 months
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Stephens County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Warwick Partners III | 3 |
| Continental Resources | 3 |
| Ovintiv | 2 |
| Kodiak Oil & Gas | 2 |
| Spring Operating Company | 1 |
What the record says
Stephens County recorded 12 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-05-23, against 1 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (67% of recent permits, averaging 9,303-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: 1,354 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 20.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Stephens County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Stephens County, Oklahoma?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Warwick Partners III, Continental Resources, Ovintiv. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Stephens County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Stephens County average about 20.3% 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 Stephens County?
Start with the Stephens 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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