| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 04, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001650132 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 4, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FOUR CORNERS PROPERTY TRUST, INC. |
| Entity File Number | 001-37538 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | MD |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-4456296 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 591 Redwood Highway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3215 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Mill Valley |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 94941 |
| City Area Code | (415) |
| Local Phone Number | 965-8030 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.0001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | FCPT |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
