| Cover | Nov. 09, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K/A |
| Amendment Flag | true |
| Amendment Description | On November 9, 2020, Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("BCEI"), filed a Current Report on Form 8-K (Items 7.01, 8.01 and 9.01) (the "Original Report"). This Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed to amend and restate in its entirety the Original Report to remove and delete Item 8.01. This Amendment No. 1 to Current Report on Form 8-K does not amend or modify the Original Report, except as to Item 8.01. |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 9, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35371 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001509589 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 61-1630631 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 410 17th Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80202 |
| City Area Code | 720 |
| Local Phone Number | 440-6100 |
| Written Communications | true |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | BCEI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
