Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Borrowings (6.125% Senior Notes) (Details)

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Borrowings (6.125% Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($)
May 19, 2017
Oct. 03, 2016
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2017
Unsecured debt | Callon Petroleum Operating Company        
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]        
Ownership percentage by parent     100.00%  
6.125% Senior Notes due 2024        
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]        
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated (as a percent) 6.125% 6.125% 6.125% 6.125%
Debt instrument aggregate principal amount $ 200,000,000.0 $ 400,000,000.0    
Debt instrument redemption price percent (as a percent) 104.125%      
Proceeds from issuance of debt $ 206,100,000      
6.125% Senior Notes due 2024 | Change Of Control        
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]        
Debt instrument redemption price percent (as a percent)   101.00%    
6.125% Senior Notes due 2024 | On or After October 1, 2019, but Before October 1, 2020        
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]        
Debt instrument redemption price percent (as a percent)   104.594%    
6.125% Senior Notes due 2024 | On or After October 1, 2022        
Debt Instrument, Redemption [Line Items]        
Debt instrument redemption price percent (as a percent)   100.00%