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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	3 Months Ended
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	Dec. 31, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES	COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Environmental Matters In January 2015, there was an oil and salt water release from one of our operated oil pipelines in Alberta, Canada. We have estimated that the gross probable environmental remediation costs will be approximately $2,300,000. Barnwell’s working interest in the well is 58%, and we have recovered substantially all of the monies from the other working interest owners for their share of the costs. Additionally, we have filed a claim under our insurance policy, which has a deductible of approximately $80,000, and as of December 31, 2015, we have collected $1,103,000 in insurance proceeds. The estimated liability for the release as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2015 was $72,000 and $75,000, respectively, and has not been discounted and was accrued in “Accrued operating and other expenses” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Because of the inherent uncertainties associated with environmental assessment and remediation activities, future expenses to remediate the currently identified site, and sites identified in the future, if any, could be incurred. Guarantee See Note 6 for a discussion of Barnwell’s guarantee of the Kukio Resort land development partnership’s performance bonds.