| Cover | Jan. 18, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 1-35195 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 94-3450907 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1735 Hughes Landing Boulevard, Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | The Woodlands, |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77380 |
| City Area Code | 832 |
| Local Phone Number | 365-2257 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Units |
| Trading Symbol | CCLP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Registrant Name | CSI Compressco LP |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001449488 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jan. 18, 2024 |
