| Cover | Sep. 13, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 13, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 001-36057 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Ring Energy, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001384195 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 90-0406406 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NV |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 901 West Wall St. 3rd Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Midland |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 79702 |
| City Area Code | 432 |
| Local Phone Number | 682-7464 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | REI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSEAMER |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
