| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 16, 2019 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Registrant Name | GULFPORT ENERGY CORP |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000874499 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 16, 2019 |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-19514 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 73-1521290 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 3001 Quail Springs Parkway |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Oklahoma City |
| Entity Address, State or Province | OK |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 73134 |
| City Area Code | (405) |
| Local Phone Number | 252-4600 |
| 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 | GPOR |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
