Mineral rights in Uintah County, Utah
Uintah County is one of Utah's most drilled counties right now — 365 permits approved in the last 24 months and activity cooling.
- 365
- Permits · 24 mo
- 5
- Rigs running
- 17.3%
- Avg lease royalty
down 14% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Uintah County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Koda Resources | 225 |
| Uinta Wax Operating, LLC | 76 |
| Finley Resources | 25 |
| Anschutz CORP | 16 |
| Sm Energy | 10 |
What the record says
Uintah County recorded 365 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 426 in the prior 24 months. 41% of recent permits are horizontal wells averaging 10,322-foot laterals. Activity centers on the Uinta basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 708 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 17.3% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Uintah County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Uintah County, Utah?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Koda Resources, Uinta Wax Operating, LLC, Finley Resources. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Uintah County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Uintah County average about 17.3% 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 Uintah County?
Start with the Uintah 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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