Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 06, 2015
Entity Registrant Name American Midstream Partners, LP    
Entity Central Index Key 0001513965    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2014    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2014    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float   $ 294,650,782  
Limited Partner Common Units      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     22,753,974
Series A      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     5,909,349
Series B      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding     1,277,772