| Document and Entity Information | Mar. 18, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | HighPoint Resources Corp |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001725526 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 18, 2021 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38435 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-3620361 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 555 17th Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3700 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Denver |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CO |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80202 |
| City Area Code | (303) |
| Local Phone Number | 293-9100 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.001 par value |
| Trading Symbol | HPR |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
