| Cover | Dec. 16, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 16, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NewLake Capital Partners, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity File Number | 000-56327 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 83-4400045 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 50 Locust Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | First Floor |
| Entity Address, City or Town | New Canaan |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CT |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 06840 |
| City Area Code | 203 |
| Local Phone Number | 594-1402 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001854964 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
