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, 2012
Mar. 11, 2013
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name RING ENERGY, INC.  
Document Type 10-K  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2012  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001384195  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   14,272,733
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2012  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Entity Public Float   $ 28,587,479