| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 22, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | California Resources Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001609253 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 22, 2024 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-36478 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-5670947 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1 World Trade Center |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1500 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Long Beach |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 90831 |
| City Area Code | (888) |
| Local Phone Number | 848-4754 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | CRC |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
