Organization and Summary of Significant Agreements (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule Of Undivided Interest Investments [Line Items]
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Members or Limited Partners, Ownership Interest	15.00%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.50%
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Business Organization and Operations [Abstract]
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Managing Member or General Partner, Name	Crosstex Energy, Inc
Limited Liability Company or Limited Partnership, Summary of Ownership Structure [Abstract]
Limited Liability Company LLC Or Limited Partnership LP Members Or Limited Partners Ownership Interest In Units	16,414,830
Cash paid to acquire other party's interest in CDC's interest		$ 400
Permian Gas Processing Plant [Member]
Schedule Of Undivided Interest Investments [Line Items]
Undivided Interest Investment	50.00%
SLP Gas Processing Plant [Member]
Schedule Of Undivided Interest Investments [Line Items]
Undivided Interest Investment	64.29%
Post Amendment [Member]
Schedule Of Undivided Interest Investments [Line Items]
Limited Liability Company (LLC) or Limited Partnership (LP), Managing Member or General Partner, Ownership Interest	1.50%