| Document and Entity Information | Jun. 22, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000351817 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 22, 2022 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SilverBow Resources, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-8754 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-3940661 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 920 Memorial City Way |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 850 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77024 |
| City Area Code | (281) |
| Local Phone Number | 874-2700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SBOW |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
