Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Document And Entity Information

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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Feb. 18, 2019
Jun. 29, 2018
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2018    
Entity Registrant Name GULFPORT ENERGY CORP    
Entity Central Index Key 0000874499    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   162,986,045  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 2,178,406,831