| Document and Entity Information | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001449488 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Nov. 10, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CSI Compressco LP |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-35195 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3450907 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 24955 Interstate 45 North |
| Entity Address, City or Town | The Woodlands |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77380 |
| City Area Code | (281) |
| Local Phone Number | 364-5029 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Units |
| Trading Symbol | CCLP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
