Mineral rights in Johnson County, Wyoming
Johnson County is an active Wyoming drilling market: 130 permits in the last 24 months, with the pace accelerating.
- 130
- Permits · 24 mo
- 1
- Rigs running
- 16.6%
- Avg lease royalty
up 4233% vs prior 24 months
as of 2026-06-09
recorded leases, 5 yrs
Who's drilling Johnson County
Operators ranked by drilling permits approved in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09.
| Operator | Permits · 24 mo |
|---|---|
| Anschutz CORP | 106 |
| EOG | 12 |
| Prima Exploration | 5 |
| Three Crown Petroleum LLC | 3 |
| Wrc Energy | 2 |
What the record says
Johnson County recorded 130 drilling permits in the 24 months ending 2026-06-09, against 3 in the prior 24 months. Development here is overwhelmingly horizontal (100% of recent permits, averaging 8,852-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: 34 leases were recorded in the county over the last 24 months, with recent recorded leases averaging about 16.6% royalty. For how royalty terms work, see our royalty guide.
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Johnson County mineral rights FAQ
Who is drilling in Johnson County, Wyoming?
The most active operators by permits approved in the last 24 months are Anschutz CORP, EOG, Prima Exploration. The full table above lists the top five with permit counts.
What royalty are leases paying in Johnson County?
Recorded leases over the past five years in Johnson County average about 16.6% 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 Johnson County?
Start with the Johnson 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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