In the stream back of the water corral there was a bathing place, and chilly as it was, Drew intended to take advantage of it.
Drew didn't intend to take a bath because the water was too cold. 
mnli hypothesis: Drew didn't intend to take a bath because the water was too cold.  premise: In the stream back of the water corral there was a bathing place, and chilly as it was, Drew intended to take advantage of it.