Mineral rights in Campbell County, Wyoming
Campbell County is an active Wyoming drilling market: 169 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 169
- Permits · 24 mo
- 2
- Rigs running
- 17.6%
- Avg lease royalty
up 357% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Campbell County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Anschutz CORP | 75 |
| EOG | 36 |
| Emep II Operating LLC | 15 |
| Wrc Energy | 12 |
| Ballard Petroleum | 7 |
What the record says
Campbell County recorded 169 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 37 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (98% of recent permits, averaging 8,040-foot laterals) — modern pad development that drains whole sections at a time. Most activity targets the Prb play of the Powder River basin.
Leasing has kept pace: 543 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 17.6% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Campbell County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Campbell County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Anschutz CORP, EOG, Emep II Operating LLC. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Campbell County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Campbell County average about 17.6% 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 Campbell County?
Start with the Campbell 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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