Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment on Derivatives Included in Net Income, Tax (Deprecated 2013-01-31)	$ (69)	$ (48)	$ 195
Net loss	(112,635)	(36,740)	(1,279)
Hedging (gains) losses reclassified to earnings, net of taxes of $(69), $(48) and $195, respectively	(1,002)	(641)	1,769
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	(234)	1,642	(1,446)
Comprehensive loss	(113,871)	(35,739)	(956)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest	(84,096)	(23,484)	4,991
Comprehensive loss attributable to Crosstex Energy, Inc.	(29,775)	(12,255)	(5,947)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax	$ (49)	$ 181	$ (159)