Stockholders' Equity (Share Repurchases Table) (Details1) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended			27 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total amount repurchased	$ 277,768	$ 266,657	$ 195,227	$ 739,652
Weighted average price per share	$ 16.87	$ 15.71	$ 13.83	$ 15.55
Denbury common stock repurchased (shares)	16,468,648	16,978,008	14,112,610	47,559,266