Barren Springs is an unincorporated community in Wythe County, Virginia, United States.

[2] European settlers arrived in the late 18th century and were mostly of Scottish, Irish, and German ancestry.

The lead mines remained a dominant economic force in the area through the mid 20th century when they were shuttered.

[3] Barren Springs continues to have an active agricultural industry with many local farms producing beef cattle, hogs, corn, and apples.

Two local general stores serve the area with gas, groceries, and short-order restaurants.