| Document and Entity Information | Aug. 16, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Security 12b Title | Common Units representing limited partnership interests |
| Trading Symbol | CEQP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001304464 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 16, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CRESTWOOD MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LP |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-35377 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 20-1647837 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 811 Main St. |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3400 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | (832) |
| Local Phone Number | 519-2200 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
